RN - Emergency Department

Essentia Health

Duluth, Minnesota

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 29

License: RN license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

Experience: One year of Critical Care experience (includes ICU, PACU, 24 Hour Care) or Emergency Department experience in an ED with a yearly census greater than 20,000. All experience must be within the last 5 years.
Experience: Demonstrated clinical leadership experience
Also asks: Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

Experience: Preferred ED Charge and Triage RN Experience

What it pays

Against similar roles: Top of Duluth staff RN payDuluth staff RN postings that state pay run $34/hr to $47/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $45/hr, across 30 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Flexible schedule
401(k)
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

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Residency features a 3-part framework including cohort classes, transition coaching, and 1:1 coaching guidance throughout the first year starting at hire.

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Building location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department: 2002500 Emergency Services Tech - Smmc Hosp

The Registered Nurse is responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions. The RN 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. Position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers and others.

Education

Qualifications

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

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 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

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification within 2 years

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within 2 years

Must Meet the Following

Qualifications

Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills

One year of Critical Care experience (includes ICU, PACU, 24 Hour Care) or Emergency Department experience in an ED with a yearly census greater than 20,000. All experience must be within the last 5 years.

Preferred ED Charge and Triage RN Experience

Demonstrated clinical leadership experience

FTE

0.75

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

0700, 1900

Shift End Time

1930, 0730

Weekends

Yes

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

Union

SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)

Union Posting Deadline

09/28/2026

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

Life in Duluth, MN

NeighborhoodsWest Duluth—including Denfeld and Spirit Valley—is the area locals most often recommend: it is flat (unusual in this hillside city), quiet, easy to reach the rest of town from, and grouped with Lakeside and neighborhoods near the University of Minnesota Duluth as among the safest. Lakeside-Lester Park is residential with a beach at 42nd Avenue; Woodland is another established residential choice. Downtown and Canal Park supply waterfront and tourist-core apartments; East Hillside sits on the Lakewalk. Named pockets also include Congdon, Chester Park, Observation Hill, Central Hillside, Duluth Heights, East End, and West End, with Riverside known for traditional and cottage-style homes. Superior, Wisconsin functions as a cheaper 10-minute bedroom community; Cloquet is about 25 minutes out.

West Duluth—including Denfeld and Spirit Valley—is the area locals most often recommend: it is flat (unusual in this hillside city), quiet, easy to reach the rest of town from, and grouped with Lakeside and neighborhoods near the University of Minnesota Duluth as among the safest. Lakeside-Lester Park is residential with a beach at 42nd Avenue; Woodland is another established residential choice.

Downtown and Canal Park supply waterfront and tourist-core apartments; East Hillside sits on the Lakewalk. Named pockets also include Congdon, Chester Park, Observation Hill, Central Hillside, Duluth Heights, East End, and West End, with Riverside known for traditional and cottage-style homes.

Superior, Wisconsin functions as a cheaper 10-minute bedroom community; Cloquet is about 25 minutes out.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: redfin.com

Getting aroundTypical one-way commute time in Duluth is about 15.52 minutes, and West Duluth is described as easy to get everywhere from because it is flat. Walk Score is 36, Transit Score 33, and Bike Score 43, so most people drive; these sources do not name hospital campuses, bus lines, or parking rules. Snow and ice make winter driving and commuting noticeably harder. Superior, Wisconsin is about 10 minutes from downtown Duluth, Cloquet about 25 minutes, and Moose Lake about 40 minutes. The city otherwise sits in remote northern Minnesota, about two hours from Minneapolis–St. Paul, with infrastructure described as well developed but car-first.

Typical one-way commute time in Duluth is about 15.52 minutes, and West Duluth is described as easy to get everywhere from because it is flat. Walk Score is 36, Transit Score 33, and Bike Score 43, so most people drive; these sources do not name hospital campuses, bus lines, or parking rules.

Snow and ice make winter driving and commuting noticeably harder. Superior, Wisconsin is about 10 minutes from downtown Duluth, Cloquet about 25 minutes, and Moose Lake about 40 minutes.

The city otherwise sits in remote northern Minnesota, about two hours from Minneapolis–St. Paul, with infrastructure described as well developed but car-first.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: redfin.com Source 4: redfin.com Source 5: krislindahl.com

OutdoorsThe seven-mile Lakewalk along Lake Superior is the city's spine, running past Canal Park, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and Leif Erikson Park's rose garden; East Hillside sits on that walk, and Lakeside-Lester Park residents use the beach at 42nd Avenue. Inland, Hartley Nature Center, the Munger Trail, Hawk Ridge, and thousands of acres of woodland support hiking and birding; Park Point Recreation Area adds playgrounds, a paved trail, and volleyball. Spirit Mountain offers skiing plus a 3,200-foot Timber Twister alpine coaster and Timber Flyer zip line. Nearby day trips include the Superior Hiking Trail, Jay Cooke State Park, Amnicon Falls State Park, and Spirit Lake Marina rentals (kayaks, canoes, pontoons). Ship-watching at the Port of Duluth-Superior and boating, fishing, and skiing are local habits.

The seven-mile Lakewalk along Lake Superior is the city's spine, running past Canal Park, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and Leif Erikson Park's rose garden; East Hillside sits on that walk, and Lakeside-Lester Park residents use the beach at 42nd Avenue. Inland, Hartley Nature Center, the Munger Trail, Hawk Ridge, and thousands of acres of woodland support hiking and birding; Park Point Recreation Area adds playgrounds, a paved trail, and volleyball.

Spirit Mountain offers skiing plus a 3,200-foot Timber Twister alpine coaster and Timber Flyer zip line. Nearby day trips include the Superior Hiking Trail, Jay Cooke State Park, Amnicon Falls State Park, and Spirit Lake Marina rentals (kayaks, canoes, pontoons).

Ship-watching at the Port of Duluth-Superior and boating, fishing, and skiing are local habits.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: exploreminnesota.com Source 5: facebook.com Source 6: redfin.com Source 7: homeia.com

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Living in Duluth

Duluth sits on Lake Superior as a mid-sized port of roughly 82,000–87,000—the Zenith City, billed as America's Best Outdoor City and Minnesota's Craft Beer Capital. Life orients to the seven-mile Lakewalk, Canal Park's Aerial Lift Bridge, Spirit Mountain, the Munger Trail, Hartley Nature Center, Park Point, and Hawk Ridge. Locals steer newcomers to West Duluth (Denfeld and Spirit Valley)—flat, quiet, among the safest—plus Lakeside-Lester Park and the UMD area; Congdon and the hillsides are steeper classic Duluth, with cheaper homes 10 minutes away in Superior, Wisconsin. Housing sits well below national medians but is extremely competitive. Commutes average about 15 minutes in a car-dependent city (Walk Score 36); winters are long, snowy, and hard on driving. Eat in Canal Park and the Lincoln Park Craft District: Duluth Grill, Northern Waters Smokehaus, Fitger's Brewhouse, At Sara's Table. Clinics and hospitals are called pristine and there is a medical school, yet wages feel low, poverty and homelessness are visible, and the city sits two hours from the Twin Cities.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: redfin.com Source 5: visitduluth.com Source 6: exploreminnesota.com Source 7: reddit.com Source 8: redfin.com Source 9: homeia.com Source 10: krislindahl.com

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On your path

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Education

Qualifications

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

Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

Qualifications

FTE

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Weekends

Holidays

Call Obligation

Union

Union Posting Deadline

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What's around it?

Duluth, MNiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Duluth, MN

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Life in Duluth, MN

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Duluth, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.