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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care (.6 to .9 FLEX)

Essentia Health

Virginia, Minnesota

$37.1/hr

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Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

What this might mean for you

Essentia Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. 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
Shift Rotation: FTE Flex D/E/N (United States of America) · Weekends required

About this role

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Job Description The VCC Nursing provides direct patient care, supervises staff performance and ensures that the established plan of care is being followed. This includes 8 hour accountability for the management of resident care, notification of physician and family with changes in resident condition according to established protocols, updating the resident care pans and assignment sheets as appropriate, responding to staffing needs/issues and ongoing demonstration of leadership skills. Education Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing, holding a current, valid and unencumbered RN license issued by the State of Minnesota. A Bachelors’ degree in nursing is preferred. Licensure/Certification Qualifications RN license issued by the State of Minnesota 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. Job Location: Essentia Virginia Care Center Shift Rotation: FTE Flex D/E/N (United States of America) Shift Start/End: varies/varies Hours Per Pay Period: 48 - 72 Compensation Range: $37.10 - $55.65 / hour FTE: 0.6 Weekends: yes

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • rn license
  • rn license
  • Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing, holding a current, valid and unencumbered RN license issued by the State of Minnesota. A Bachelors’ degree in nursing is preferred.

About the employer

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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…

4.0 Google rating

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

On your path

Travel Nursing is a first-year unit lane. Staff experience first; a compact license is the leverage.

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, and call?
  • 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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