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RN - Critical Care Float Pool

Essentia Health

Duluth, Minnesota

$47.03/hr

About $98k/yr

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RNCritical CareICU

Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

What this might mean for you

Essentia Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days
Patient load & staffing
Floating required

About this role

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Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire Must Meet the Following Qualifications: Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills Current ICU RN with a minimum of 9 months' experience or within the last year as an ICU RN (equivalent to 1248 hours). Including experience with various vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation, and hemodynamic monitoring. Definition: these hours could come from a combination of varied FTE's or hours worked within the last year to equate to 1248. 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 0700-1900 and the shift ends at 1900-0700 The weekend requirement is Yes

Skills for this role

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Requirements

  • Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Current ICU RN with a minimum of 9 months' experience or within the last year as an ICU RN (equivalent to 1248 hours)
  • Experience with vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation, and hemodynamic monitoring
  • Float pool
  • Weekends as needed

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement

About the employer

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Essentia Health
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

Living in Duluth, MN

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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Metro price level · Duluth area
88.8
11% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,087/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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