RN or LPN Long Term Care - Temp - Night Shift

Essentia Health; Fosston (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k with match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Essentia Living Center in Fosston, Minnesota, is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for a 12-hour night shift (6 pm–6 am) with an average of 36 hours per week. The role includes ongoing assessment, planning, and delivery of resident care.

Eligible candidates hold RN or LPN licensure, BCLS, and must join the team with a commitment to patient-centered care. This temporary night position offers a generous night differential and comprehensive Essentia Health benefits.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN licensure in appropriate state(s) of employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care.
• Delegate tasks to nursing staff per licensure.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements as applicable.

Skills

Nursing licensure

Education

Education as required for licensure

Job description

RN or LPN Long Term Care - Temp - Night Shift

Fosston, Minnesota, United States

Sep 22, 2026

$25 - $55/hour

Building Location:

Essentia Living Center

Department:

3073090 NURSING HOME - FS SNF

Job Description:

Seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to serve at Essentia Living Center, our long-term care facility in Fosston, Minnesota. This RN or LPN works 12-hour shifts, 6 pm to 6 am, an average of 36 hours per week. Every third weekend and a holiday rotation are required. Generous night shift differential - $5.50/hr

Education Qualifications:

• Education as required for licensure.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

Our Benefits are exceptional and include:

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Relocation reimbursement for qualifying positions

RN ($37.10-$55.65 based on experience):

Responsible for organizing and providing care to residents 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.

LPN ($25.22-$37.83 based on experience):

A care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of primarily elderly patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Works both cooperatively and independently, to work efficiently under stress.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Current RN or LPN licensure in appropriate state(s) of employment
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month

FTE:

0.9

Shift Rotation:

Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

6:00 pm

Shift End Time:

630 am

every third

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Compensation Range:

$27.00 - $37.80

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].

Essentia Health is an integrated health system based in Duluth, Minnesota, serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota with a patient-centered approach through numerous facilities and practitioners.

502 East 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55805, US 523 Third Street N, Brainerd, MN 56401, US 1702 S University Drive, Fargo, ND 58103, US 3500 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880, US 901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792, US

Location Fosston, Minnesota, United States