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Paid time off, 401(K) plan, nursing scholarship and loan forgiveness program, and tuition ... Evening shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm including every other weekend. Extra $2.50 per hour shift premium.

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Job ResponsibilitiesAdvanced patient assessments, medication administration, care planningBasic patient care, vital signs, assisting with procedures

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New Grad Registered Nurse - Nurse Resident

New Grad Registered Nurse - Nurse Resident

Essentia Health

Brainerd, MN • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Essentia Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 204 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

403rd of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Building Location:
St Josephs Medical Center
Department:
4003250 NURSING - MEDICAL - SJMC
Job Description:
We are hiring upcoming May 2026 New Graduate RNs at Essentia Health - St Joseph's Medical Center! Join Essentia's accomplished team as a Registered Nurse in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where you can enjoy the beauty of 465 lakes offering endless opportunities for water sports and outdoor activities. Located just 125 miles north of Minneapolis, these vibrant cities are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, a premier vacation destination in the state.
Education Qualifications:
Must meet one of the requirements below:
  • Registered Nursing student currently enrolled in accredited Nursing Program
  • Current or upcoming graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
  • Beginning first RN position with Essentia Health within one year of graduation

We are currently hiring for upcoming May 2026 New Graduate Nurses!
New Graduate Nurses will benefit from:
  • Transition to Practice Support: Comprehensive assistance to help you smoothly integrate into your nursing role and build confidence in your new position.
  • NCLEX Study Support: Resources and guidance to aid in preparing for and passing the NCLEX exam, ensuring you achieve your licensure with confidence.
  • Nurse Residency Program Enrollment: Enrollment in a structured residency program designed to provide mentorship, advanced training, and ongoing professional development.
  • Hiring Incentive: A financial incentive to welcome you to our team and recognize your commitment to joining our healthcare community.

Key Responsibilities of a Registered Nurse:
  • Lead Patient Care: Organize and deliver comprehensive care by managing all phases of the patient care process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
  • Guide and Delegate: Act as a team leader by delegating care responsibilities to nursing staff based on their licensure, training, and role specifications.
  • Contribute to a Greater Mission: Play a crucial role in advancing the facility's and Essentia's mission and goals, making a meaningful impact on the community we serve.
  • Ensure Compliance: Adhere to the standards set by the Joint Commission and other relevant federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

A Nurse Resident is a new graduate Registered Nurse (RN) with less than one year of RN nursing experience. As New Grad RN, you will be part of our Nurse Residency Program which coincides with your Registered Nurse role on the unit in which you are hired.
The Nurse Residency Program at Essentia Health is a yearlong professional development program providing opportunities for new nurses to grow in the profession of nursing with a series of learning and work experiences designed to assist new nursing graduates as they transition into their first year in a professional nursing role. Essentia Health's Nurse Residency program is a structured evidence-based practice experience that focus on professional nursing practice concepts.
At the conclusion of the Nurse Residency program, nurses will:
  • Transition from novice nurse towards competent professional nurse in a clinical environment.
  • Develop effective clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrate clinical nursing leadership skills at the point of care.
  • Feel a strengthened commitment to nursing clinical practice at the point of care.
  • Demonstrate the ability to incorporate research and evidence-based practice into care and link it to practice and patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrate a stronger commitment to nursing as a profession.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
  • Current nursing licensure in state of employment upon date of hire
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month

Nursing Teams at St Joseph's Medical Center:
  • Medical
  • Med/Surg
  • Intermediate Care/Intensive Care
  • Emergency
  • Grace/Focus
  • Family Birthplace
  • Float Pool

We are currently hiring for upcoming May 2026 New Graduate Nurses!
Registered Nurses Will Work:
  • 60 hours per pay period
  • Every Third Weekend
  • Rotating 12 Hour Shifts
  • Day Shift: 7:00AM - 7:30PM
  • Overnight Shift: 7:00PM - 7:30AM

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:
0.75
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
7:00AM and 7:00PM
Shift End Time:
7:30PM and 7:30AM
Weekends:
Every third weekend.
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$41.22 - $61.83
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 (218) 576-0000.

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Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of 13,500 employees, including 3,500 registered nurses & licensed practical nurses, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 70 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services and one research institute.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Duluth, MN, US

Year founded

2004

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