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Nursing Assistant - EHD Med/Surg

Essentia Health

Duluth, Minnesota

$17.83/hr

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Base pay: $17.83/hr

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BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date. If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market (Excluding WI): Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire. Employee Benefits at Essentia Health include Health Coverage, Retirement Savings Plans, Professional Development, Work-Life Balance, and Employee Wellness Programs. The shift starts at 6am, 2pm, 10pm and the shift ends at 2:30pm, 10:30pm, 6:30am. The weekend requirement is yes.

Requirements

BLS Certification (or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date)
Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire
Entry level

Benefits

Paid time off
Dental insurance
401(k)
Health insurance
Disability insurance
Vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling

About the employer

Essentia Health

Hospital

You would be joining Essentia Health in Duluth, where a new hospital looks out over Lake Superior and the system anchors care across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin with about 15,000 employees, 14 hospitals, and roughly 70 clinic and outpatient…

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What reviewers appreciate

Yearlong Nurse Residency with monthly class, 1:1 coaching, and NCLEX prep for RNs with under one year of experience
Posted new-grad starts at $45.03/hr ADN and $46.03/hr BSN in Duluth/Superior
Hiring incentives up to $7,500 ADN and $10,000 BSN for Duluth RN residents

What reviewers flag

Union contract negotiations in Duluth have centered on staffing standards, with leadership saying experienced nurses leave over unsafe conditions
Clinic nurses and APPs held multi-week ULP strikes in 2025; some contracts remained unresolved after the walkout ended
Glassdoor overall near 3.6/5 with senior management rated lowest among categories

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Living in Duluth, MN

Duluth sits on the western tip of Lake Superior, blending rugged outdoor access with a working port-city feel. The Canal Park district offers lakefront dining and the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, while the surrounding hills provide hiking and trail networks. A practical choice for nurses who value four-season recreation and a mid-size community pace.

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Metro price level · Duluth area: 88.8; 11% below the national average
Median gross rent: $1,087/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

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