RN - General Medical

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a dedicated nurse for a 0.8 FTE position on a dynamic unit in Minnesota. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with opportunities to lead a nursing team and delegate tasks to registered staff.

You will support the mission of the facility and Essentia, ensuring high-quality care while meeting Joint Commission requirements and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Current nursing licensure in Minnesota.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Organize and provide care to patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Act as a team leader and delegate aspects of care based on licensure and job descriptions.
• Contribute to meeting the facility and Essentia mission and goals and serve the community.

Skills

Team leadership

Assessment

Care coordination

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2003950 SMMC 15-MED SURG - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

-An excellent unit to gain experience with a variety of patient conditions

-Come join our unit where there is great team building and skill development!

-On this unit the nurses manage a vast variety of medical needs. Some of the day to day tasks include: IV management, IV antibiotics, anticoagulation drug administration, blood administration, wound, diabetes, and hypertension management.

-This is a very active floor with medically and socially complex patients. Nurses need to really be in tune to their patients to manage the care they required. It is a great place to learn and develop skills.

Education Qualifications:

What you’ll get to do in this role:

• You will be in charge of organizing and providing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• You will get to be a team leader and delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions.
• You will be part of something bigger as you will contribute to meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and in turn serve the community in which you live.
• You will meet the requirements of the Joint Commission as applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

This position will work the following:

• 0.8 FTE
• 8 Hour Shifts
• Day/Night Rotation
• Every other weekend

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Current nursing licensure in Minnesota
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within1 month from date of hire.

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

ADN: $7,500

BSN: $10,000

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees’ well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long‑term financial security.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

0700 and 2300

Shift End Time:

1530 and 0730

Weekends:

yes - every other

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)

Union Posting Deadline:

10/12/2026

Compensation Range:

$45.03 - $68.87

Employee 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].