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RN - NICU

Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 1

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · day/night rotation
Unit and setting
Newborn ICU at SMMC · Hospital 2003030 NEWBORN ICU - SMMC HOSP
License
RN license Current nursing licensure in Minnesotacurrent Minnesota nursing licensure
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
current Minnesota nursing licensure Current nursing licensure in Minnesota Check your license
Experience
minimum 2 years acute care RN experience Currently employed as an RN with a minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience
Also asks
currently employed as an RN
Also asks
strong communication and interpersonal skills Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most Minnesota staff rolesMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $56/hr, across 1,406 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Bonus
hiring incentive up to $10,000 (BSN) BSN: $10,000Qualified candidates

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceMedical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
  • BenefitsLife and disability insuranceOur comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Benefits401(k) with employer contributions401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
  • BenefitsTraining, tuition reimbursement, and educational programsOpportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
  • BenefitsFlexible schedulingFlexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
  • BenefitsPaid time off and personal leave
More benefits (8)
  • BenefitsFitness memberships and counseling servicesInitiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

The role and schedule

Union
SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN) union SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)10/8/2026
Day to day
provides holistic, individualized nursing care Provide nursing care that is holistic, compassionate, and centered on the individual needs of each patient.
Day to day
collaborates with multidisciplinary team Work closely with patients and a multidisciplinary team to assess concerns, identify issues, and integrate both subjective and objective data.
Day to day
develops care plans, applies interventions, evaluates outcomes Develop tailored care plans, apply appropriate interventions, and continuously evaluate patient outcomes to enhance overall care quality.
Day to day
delegates care to other nursing personnel Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions.
Day to day
coordinates lactation education and support within nursing division Responsible for the coordination of lactation education and support within the nursing division.
Day to day
helicopter and ambulance transport NICU RN's in Fargo, ND and Duluth, MN are required to perform transport via helicopter and Ambulance.
Weekends
every third weekend Every third weekend
On call
no on-call obligation Call Obligation: No
Holidays
works holidays Holidays: Yes
Details
shifts start 0700 and 1900 Shift Start Time: 0700 and 1900
Details
shifts end 1930 and 0730 Shift End Time: 1930 and 0730
Details
Building B, St Marys Medical Center Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Details
possible remote/hybrid option Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

The workplace

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Essentia Health
Health system employer

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours and holiday?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

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NICU / Neonatal Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.

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Building location
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department
2003030 Newborn ICU - Smmc Hosp

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. Responsible for the coordination of lactation education and support within the nursing division. NICU RN's in Fargo, ND and Duluth, MN are required to perform transport via helicopter and Ambulance.

Education

Qualifications

This position will work the following

  • 0.75 FTE
  • 12 Hour Shifts
  • Day/Night Rotation
  • Every third weekend

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to

ADN: $7,500

BSN: $10,000

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.

Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

  • Current nursing licensure in Minnesota
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year

Must Meet the Following

Qualifications

  • Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Currently employed as an RN with a minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

  • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
  • Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
  • Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

FTE

0.75

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

0700 and 1900

Shift End Time

1930 and 0730

Weekends

Yes - every third

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Union

SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)10/8/2026

Compensation Range

$45.03 - $68.87

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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