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RN - Med Surg Float Pool

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St. Mary's Medical Center

Duluth, Minnesota

You'll be a Med/Surg float pool RN at St. Mary's Medical Center. St. Mary's Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 30

Shift and hours
8-⁠hour shifts · Rotating day and night shifts 8 Hour Shifts Day/Night Rotation
Unit and setting
Med/Surg Float Pool · Hospital We are currently hiring an RN for our Med/Surg Float Pool at St Mary's Medical Center!
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
Certification
BCLS certification within one month Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month

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
Extra pay
$2.00 an hour extra upon hire into a float pool position
Bonus
Up to $10,000 hiring incentive for BSN BSN: $10,000Qualified candidates may be eligible

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision insuranceHealth Coverage: Medical, 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 contributionsRetirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement and trainingProfessional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
  • BenefitsFlexible scheduling, paid time off and personal leaveWork-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
  • BenefitsFitness memberships, counseling and wellness activitiesEmployee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
More benefits (4)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
  • Paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • Employee wellness programs

The role and schedule

Floating
Floats to other units
Union
Unionized: SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN) SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)
Day to day
Delegating parts of care to other nursing staff You will get to be a team leader and delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions.
Weekends
Every other weekend Every other weekend
On call
No call
Details
380-bed hospital with 380 beds
Details
Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center We are also a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with 24-hour emergency care and critical care.

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?
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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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
2004130 Float Pool - Med Surg - Smmc Hosp

Our Mission: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of our accomplished team in Duluth, Minnesota, on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior! We are currently hiring an RN for our Med/Surg Float Pool at St Mary's Medical Center! At Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center, we’re northern Minnesota’s largest hospital, with 380 beds. We are also a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with 24-hour emergency care and critical care. Education

Qualifications

What you'll get to do in this role

You will be in charge of organizing and providing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. You will get to be a team leader and delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions. You will be part of something bigger as you will contribute to meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and in turn serve the community in which you live. You will meet the requirements of the Joint Commission as applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

This position will work the following

0.7 FTE

  • 8 Hour Shifts
  • Day/Night Rotation
  • Every other weekend
  • $2.00 per hour upon hire into a float pool position
  • Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

Certification/Licensure

Requirements

Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month

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

ADN: $7,500 BSN: $10,000 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

0.7

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

0700 and 2300

Shift End Time

1530 and 0730

Weekends

Every Other

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Union

SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)

Union Posting Deadline

10/7/2026

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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