R080754 Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Full Time

Essentia Health

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Eligibility: ER

Posted Aug 3

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Schedule and commitments

Weekends: Weekends required
Term: Permanent

The work and the unit

Unit: ER
Specialty: ER
Setting: Hospital

The team behind this role

Preceptors and orientation

1:1 coaching guidance through first year from hire; transition-to-practice support and mentorship in residency

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How this employer describes scheduling

Employer scheduling

New-grad Duluth typically 0.7–0.8 FTE Day/Night (some 12-hr or D/E); Fosston LTC 12-hr nights, every third weekend + holidays; Graceville 72 hrs/pay period every third weekend rotating 8 or 12 hr

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Pay and benefits

Against the board: In range for Minnesota staff rolesMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $54/hr, across 696 postings.

Medical insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Life insurance; Disability insurance; 401(k) with employer contributions; Training; Tuition reimbursement; Educational programs; Flexible scheduling; Generous time off; Wellness resources

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License: RN License

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What's around it?

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Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $954/mo
Household income: $62,958/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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Relocation reimbursement for qualifying positions

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Living in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes offers healthcare professionals a quintessential Minnesota lakes-country lifestyle anchored by natural beauty and small-town warmth. Set across Becker County with hundreds of lakes nearby, the city revolves around Detroit Lake, where the Mile-Long City Beach, boat launches, and waterfront spots like Zorbaz and Lakeside Tavern define warm-weather life. For nurses seeking outdoor recreation, shifts off can be spent mountain biking at Detroit Mountain, birding in Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, or tracking Thomas Dambo's public troll sculptures. Downtown retains a vibrant character with boutique shops, Bucks Mill Brewing, and productions at the Historic Holmes Theatre, complemented by regional events like WE Fest. Relocating nurses face very short commutes along U.S. Highway 10, though winters are intensely cold with heavy snowfall, demanding solid winter driving prep. While the summer tourist swell temporarily strains local roads and dining, Detroit Lakes provides an active, friendly community grounded in four-season outdoor living.

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About this role

Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year
Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) certification within 1 year

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Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification within 2 years
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within 2 years

Essentia Health St. Mary's- Detroit Lakes has earned the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes is the second hospital in Minnesota and one of only 248 facilities worldwide to receive this designation.

The Pathway to Excellence program recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a commitment to establishing the foundation of a healthy workplace for staff. To receive this prestigious honor, hospitals must undergo a rigorous process to meet the required elements of performance to promote a healthy and positive work environment and improve nursing practice. This includes the submission and review of in-depth documentation, a nurse survey showing positive feedback from our nurses and review from the ANCC.

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. The shift starts at Varies and the shift ends at Varies The weekend requirement is Yes

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