RN - Critical Care Float Pool
Duluth, Minnesota
You'll care for cardiovascular, surgical, medical, neurotrauma, acute stroke and burn patients in critical and intermediate care. St. Mary's Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 10
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · Rotating day and night shifts 12 Hour Shifts Day/Night Rotation
- Unit and setting
- Building B, St Marys Medical Center · Hospital This Registered Nurse (RN) will care for the following Critical and Intermediate Care specialties:
- License
- RN license Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employmentCurrent nursing license in the state of employment
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current nursing license in the state of employment Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
- Education
- BSN or ADN from an accredited nursing school BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
- Experience
- ICU RN: 9 months minimum, or 1,248 hours within the last year Current ICU RN with a minimum of 9 months’ experience or within the last year as an ICU RN (equivalent to 1248 hours).
- Experience
- Experience with vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring Including experience with various vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Also asks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
What it pays
- Float differential
- $2.00 per hour upon hire into a float pool position $2.00 per hour upon hire into a float pool position
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Extra pay
- $2.00 per hour for float pool positionupon hire into a float pool position
- Bonus
- Hiring incentive up to $7,500 for ADN or $10,000 for BSN Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to:Qualified candidates
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life and disability insuranceOur comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Benefits401(k) with employer contributionsWe offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement and professional developmentwe invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- BenefitsFlexible schedulingwe provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources
- BenefitsGenerous time off
- BenefitsWellness resources
More benefits (3)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
The role and schedule
- Union
- Union: SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN) Union: SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)
- Floating
- Float pool covering critical care units 2004150 FLOAT POOL - CRIT CARE - SMMC HOSP
- Patients
- Critical and intermediate care patients: cardiovascular, surgical, medical, neurotrauma, acute stroke, burn This Registered Nurse (RN) will care for the following Critical and Intermediate Care specialties:
- Weekends
- Every third weekend Every third weekend
- On call
- No call obligation Call Obligation: No
- Weekends
- Weekend shifts Weekends: Yes
- Holidays
- Holiday shifts Holidays: Yes
- Details
- Union posting deadline 04/17/2026 Union Posting Deadline: 04/17/2026
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Original listing
Posted on St. Mary's Medical Center’s careers page.
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- Building location
- Building B - St Marys Medical Center
- Department
- 2004150 Float Pool - Crit Care - Smmc Hosp
Education
Qualifications
Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients 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. BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to
ADN: $7,500 BSN: $10,000 This Registered Nurse (RN) will care for the following Critical and Intermediate Care specialties: Cardiovascular Surgical Medical Neurotrauma Acute Stroke Burn
What You'll Do in This Role
Deliver Comprehensive Care: Provide nursing care that is holistic, compassionate, and centered on the individual needs of each patient. Exercise Professional Autonomy: Take responsibility for your nursing practice by making informed decisions and promoting health, recognizing that quality care is a universal right. Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with patients and a multidisciplinary team to assess concerns, identify issues, and integrate both subjective and objective data. Implement and Evaluate Care Plans: Develop tailored care plans, apply appropriate interventions, and continuously evaluate patient outcomes to enhance overall care quality.
This position will work the following
0.75 FTE
- 12 Hour Shifts
- Day/Night Rotation
- Every third weekend
- $2.00 per hour upon hire into a float pool position
- Licensure/Certification
Qualifications
Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire Must Meet the Following
Qualifications
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills Current ICU RN with a minimum of 9 months’ experience or within the last year as an ICU RN (equivalent to 1248 hours). Including experience with various vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation, and hemodynamic monitoring. Definition: these hours could come from a combination of varied FTE’s or hours worked within the last year to equate to 1248.
FTE
0.75
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
FTE Flex Day/Night (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
0700-1900
Shift End Time
1900-0700
Weekends
Yes
Holidays
Yes
Call Obligation
No
Union
SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)
Union Posting Deadline
04/17/2026
Compensation Range
$47.03 - $70.87
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.
What's around it?
Duluth, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,087/mo
- Household income
- $68,807/yr, all local households, not nurse pay