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Essentia Health

Aurora, Minnesota

$22.07–$33.11/hr

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Posted Aug 31, 2026 · Last seen active Sep 1, 2026

What the listing says

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Compensation Range: $22.07 - $33.11

About this role

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Building Location: Northern Pines Care Center Department: 2133090 NURSING HOME - NPMC SNF Job Description: 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. Education Qualifications: No educational requirements Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Current Minnesota licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / CPR certification required within 6 months of hire. FTE: 0 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: varies Shift End Time: varies Weekends: rotation Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: Northern Pines Hospital AFSCME (NPAFSCME) Compensation Range: $22.07 - $33.11 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.

Benefits

  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

About the employer

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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
unionizedresidency-supportednew-grad focusedlake-front campusmulti-state systemMagnet pathway

Living in Aurora, MN

Aurora is a small Iron Range community in northern Minnesota, surrounded by lakes and boreal forest. It offers a quiet, close-knit lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation year-round. For nurses seeking a slower pace and natural beauty over urban amenities, this rural setting delivers authentic small-town Minnesota character.

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State price level · Minnesota
1% below the national average
State index 98.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$509/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$42,083/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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