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RN - Critical Care Float Pool

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St. Mary's Medical Center

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?
Build questions for this role

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?

In Duluth, MN

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

See Duluth, MN

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