Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care - Casual

St. Mary's Regional Health Center

Oak Crossing - Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

You'll care for nursing home residents through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

Posted Oct 14

Shift and hours: Rotating day, evening and night shifts Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Unit and setting: Nursing home (SNF) department · Long Term Care providing care to residentsNursing home residents
License: RN license Current RN licensure in appropriate state(s) of employment.Current RN license in the state you work in
Term: Permanent Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care - CasualCasual position

Do you qualify?

License: Current RN license in the state you work in Current RN licensure in appropriate state(s) of employment.
Certification: BLS certification within one month BLS certification within 1 month.
Education: Education required for state licensure Education as required for state licensure.

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What it pays

Benefits

BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurancemedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
BenefitsSupplemental insurance optionsalong with supplemental options to fit your needs
Benefits401(k) with employer contributionsWe offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions
BenefitsTuition reimbursement and trainingtraining, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
BenefitsFlexible schedulingwe provide flexible scheduling
BenefitsGenerous time offgenerous time off

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BenefitsWellness resources for physical, mental and emotional healthwellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness resources

The role and schedule

Union: Union position
Day to day: Assigning parts of care to other nursing staff Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions.
On call: On-call duty required Call Obligation: Yes
Weekends: Weekend shifts vary Weekends: Varies
Holidays: Works holidays Holidays: Yes

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Department: 3113090 Nursing Home - Dl Snf

RN

Responsible for organizing and providing care to residents 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. Education

Qualifications

Education as required for state licensure. Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

Current RN licensure in appropriate state(s) of employment. BLS certification within 1 month.

FTE

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Varies

Shift End Time

Varies

Weekends

Varies

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

Yes

Union

Union Posting Deadline

Compensation Range

$37.10 - $55.65

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 Detroit Lakes, MN

Detroit Lakes, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

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

Life in Detroit Lakes, MN

NeighborhoodsResidential living in Detroit Lakes spans distinct enclaves, from walkable central blocks near downtown and Washington Avenue to the suburban character of Detroit Lakes South, which is defined largely by mid-sized three-bedroom single-family homes. Waterfront living clusters tightly around the shorelines of Detroit Lake as well as nearby Big and Little Floyd lakes, representing the community's premier residential setting. In-town neighborhoods place residents within minutes of medical facilities and local schools, while rural-residential parcels spread outward into Becker County lake country.

Residential living in Detroit Lakes spans distinct enclaves, from walkable central blocks near downtown and Washington Avenue to the suburban character of Detroit Lakes South, which is defined largely by mid-sized three-bedroom single-family homes. Waterfront living clusters tightly around the shorelines of Detroit Lake as well as nearby Big and Little Floyd lakes, representing the community's premier residential setting.

In-town neighborhoods place residents within minutes of medical facilities and local schools, while rural-residential parcels spread outward into Becker County lake country.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: neighborhoodscout.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: upnorthrealtygroup.com

Getting aroundDaily travel in Detroit Lakes is exceptionally straightforward and heavily car-dependent, with typical in-town commutes averaging just over ten minutes. U.S. Highway 10 cuts directly through the community as the primary arterial, linking local commercial centers and providing a direct regional connection to the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area roughly forty-five miles to the west. Public transit options are virtually nonexistent for shift workers, making a personal, winter-ready vehicle necessary for navigating shifts during icy and snowy conditions.

Daily travel in Detroit Lakes is exceptionally straightforward and heavily car-dependent, with typical in-town commutes averaging just over ten minutes. U.S. Highway 10 cuts directly through the community as the primary arterial, linking local commercial centers and providing a direct regional connection to the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area roughly forty-five miles to the west.

Public transit options are virtually nonexistent for shift workers, making a personal, winter-ready vehicle necessary for navigating shifts during icy and snowy conditions.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: upnorthrealtygroup.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life is dominated by water, with over four hundred lakes scattered across Becker County anchoring boating, kayaking, and fishing throughout the open-water season. Detroit Lake features a prominent public boat launch and the expansive Mile-Long City Beach. Hikers and birdwatchers explore the nearby Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, while mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts head to Detroit Mountain. In the heart of town, Detroit Lakes City Park serves as the starting trailhead to hunt for Thomas Dambo's giant outdoor wooden troll sculptures.

Outdoor life is dominated by water, with over four hundred lakes scattered across Becker County anchoring boating, kayaking, and fishing throughout the open-water season. Detroit Lake features a prominent public boat launch and the expansive Mile-Long City Beach.

Hikers and birdwatchers explore the nearby Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, while mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts head to Detroit Mountain. In the heart of town, Detroit Lakes City Park serves as the starting trailhead to hunt for Thomas Dambo's giant outdoor wooden troll sculptures.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: upnorthrealtygroup.com Source 2: exploreminnesota.com Source 3: apartments.com

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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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As of 2026Source 1: upnorthrealtygroup.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: exploreminnesota.com Source 4: visitdetroitlakes.com

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Call Obligation

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Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

What's around it?

Detroit Lakes, MNiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Detroit Lakes, MN

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Detroit Lakes, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.