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Essentia Health

Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care 6-.9 FLEX.

Aurora, Minnesota

$18.9/hr

About $39k/yr

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CNALong Term Care

Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $39k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

What the posting states

Shift
Rotating
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends: every other

About this role

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Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtains within 4 months of hire/ transfer date. If transitioning from the Nursing Assistant – Student position, must have registration upon hire/transfer. 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. The shift starts at varies and the shift ends at varies The weekend requirement is rotation

Certifications

CNA

Requirements

  • Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtains within 4 months of hire/transfer date
  • Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtains within 4 months of hire/transfer date
  • CNA
  • Entry level

Benefits

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

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
98.6
1% below the national average
Median gross rent
$509/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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

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Worth asking

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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