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RN - Post Op General Surgery

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Essentia Health

Duluth, Minnesota

Bariatric Surgery · Burn Medical

Posted Jun 23 · New grads welcomed

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Shift
Rotating
Hours a week
30
Unit
Med-Surg

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating · 30 hours
Weekends
Every third weekend
Orientation
Residency program
Term
Permanent
Practice
Union position
Setting
Hospital
More role details
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$55/hr
nursing in Minnesota$38/hr

The median for nursing in Minnesota is $38/hr, across 566 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

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.-This is the Certified Bariatric Surgery and Burn Medical Unit.

This unit takes care of post-surgical patients after the PACU with surgeries from the neck to the hips.-A unit with a great learning environment, especially those interested in ICU positions and wanting to gain more experience! Education

Qualifications

Educational

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Requirements

BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

Qualifications

Current nursing licensure in Minnesota

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire.

Be a part of a Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career. We are actively reviewing applications for our RN Post Operative General Surgery Level 14 position.

Apply now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care!

Our Benefits are exceptional and include

*External candidate RNs are eligible for a recruitment incentive*

Enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program if under one year of RN experience

  • Shift Differential for Evenings and Overnights

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program for higher education

Career Development

Employee wellness program: fitness discounts, rewards programs, and well-being resources

Medical & Dental Insurance, Paid personal leave, 401K, Adoption Assistance

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To learn more about Duluth, MN and our surrounding areas: https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/communities/duluth.

YOU belong here!

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: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation: Day/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 0700 and 1900/1930 and 0730 Hours Per Pay Period: 60 Compensation Range: $43.30 - $66.22 / hour Union: SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN) FTE: 0.75 Weekends: Yes, every 3rd

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Our Benefits are exceptional and include: *External candidate RNs are eligible for a recruitment incentive* Enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program if under one year of RN experience Shift Differential for Evenings an…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Educational
  • BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
  • Current nursing licensure in Minnesota
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire.
  • Be a part of a Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career. We are actively reviewing applications for our RN Post Operative General Surgery Level 14 position.

Benefits highlights

  • Recruitment incentive for external candidate RNs
  • Nurse Residency Program enrollment (if under one year of RN experience)
  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Paid personal leave
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Flexible scheduling

Place

City
Duluth, Minnesota
Rent against this pay
15% of monthly gross
This role$1,087/mo rent
Monthly gross$7,150/mo

$1,087 median rent against $7,150 a month at $55/hr for 30 hours a week, before tax.

Local household income
$68,807/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
11% below the national average

Duluth area index 88.8, where 100 is the national average.

Duluth sits on the western tip of Lake Superior, blending rugged outdoor access with a working port-city feel. The Canal Park district offers lakefront dining and the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, while the surrounding hills provide hiking and trail networks. A practical choice for nurses who value four-season recreation and a mid-size community pace.

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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…

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

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