RN - Critical Care Float Pool

essentiahealth; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 6,479,000 - 9,763,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is seeking a Critical Care/Intensive Care RN for St Marys Medical Center. The role offers a 0.75 FTE, 12-hour shifts, day/night rotation, and weekend coverage.

Eligible candidates may receive hiring incentives of $7,500 for ADN and $10,000 for BSN. Current ICU experience and state licensure are required, with BCLS certification or ability to obtain it within one month.

Qualifications

• Current ICU RN with a minimum of 9 months’ experience or within the last year as an ICU RN (equivalent to 1248 hours).
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Comprehensive Care: Provide nursing care that is holistic, compassionate, and centered on the individual needs of each patient.
• Exercise Professional Autonomy: Take responsibility for your nursing practice by making informed decisions and promoting health, recognizing that quality care is a universal right.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with patients and a multidisciplinary team to assess concerns, identify issues, and integrate both subjective and objective data.
• Implement and Evaluate Care Plans: Develop tailored care plans, apply appropriate interventions, and continuously evaluate patient outcomes to enhance overall care quality.

Education

BSN or ADN degree

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2004150 FLOAT POOL - CRIT CARE - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

Education Qualifications:

Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to:

ADN: $7,500

BSN: $10,000

This Registered Nurse (RN) will care for the following Critical and Intermediate Care specialties:

• Cardiovascular
• Surgical
• Medical
• Neurotrauma
• Acute Stroke
• Burn

What You'll Do in This Role:

• Deliver Comprehensive Care: Provide nursing care that is holistic, compassionate, and centered on the individual needs of each patient.
• Exercise Professional Autonomy: Take responsibility for your nursing practice by making informed decisions and promoting health, recognizing that quality care is a universal right.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with patients and a multidisciplinary team to assess concerns, identify issues, and integrate both subjective and objective data.
• Implement and Evaluate Care Plans: Develop tailored care plans, apply appropriate interventions, and continuously evaluate patient outcomes to enhance overall care quality.

This position will work the following:

• 0.75 FTE
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Day/Night Rotation
• Every third weekend
• $2.00 per hour upon hire into a float pool position

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within1 month from date of hire

Must Meet the Following Qualifications:

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Current ICU RN with a minimum of 9 months’ experience or within the last year as an ICU RN (equivalent to 1248 hours). Including experience with various vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation, and hemodynamic monitoring. Definition: these hours could come from a combination of varied FTE’s or hours worked within the last year to equate to 1248.

FTE:

0.75

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

FTE Flex Day/Night (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

0700-1900

Shift End Time:

1900-0700

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)

Union Posting Deadline:

04/17/2026

Compensation Range:

$47.03 - $70.87Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].