RN - NICU
Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Eligibility
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · day/night rotation · day/night rotation (0700-1930 / 1900-0730) 12 Hour Shifts Day/Night Rotation Shift Start Time: 0700 and 190030 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Newborn ICU · Hospital 2003030 NEWBORN ICU - SMMC HOSP
- License
- RN licensecurrent nursing licensure in Minnesota
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- current nursing licensure in Minnesota Current nursing licensure in Minnesota Check your license
- Experience
- minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience Currently employed as an RN with a minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience
- Also asks
- strong communication and interpersonal skills Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Also asks
- currently employed as an RN
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Minnesota staff rolesMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $55/hr, across 1,352 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Bonus
- up to $10,000 hiring incentive BSN: $10,000BSN
Benefits
- Benefitsmedical, dental, and vision insurance optionsMedical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
- Benefits401(k) with employer contributions401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
- Benefitstraining, tuition reimbursement, and educational programsOpportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- Benefitsflexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leaveFlexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
- Benefitswellness programs including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activitiesInitiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
- Benefitslife and disability insurance, along with supplemental optionsOur comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
More benefits (10)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Medical
- Life insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
The role and schedule
- Union
- SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN) Union: SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)10/8/2026
- Day to day
- organizing and providing nursing care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Day to day
- delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based on licensure, preparation, and job descriptions Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions.
- Day to day
- coordination of lactation education and support within nursing division Responsible for the coordination of lactation education and support within the nursing division.
- Day to day
- perform transport via helicopter and ambulance NICU RN's in Fargo, ND and Duluth, MN are required to perform transport via helicopter and Ambulance.
- Day to day
- deliver comprehensive, holistic, and patient-centered care Provide nursing care that is holistic, compassionate, and centered on the individual needs of each patient.
- Day to day
- exercise professional autonomy and make informed decisions Take responsibility for your nursing practice by making informed decisions and promoting health, recognizing that quality care is a universal right.
- Day to day
- collaborate with patients and multidisciplinary team Work closely with patients and a multidisciplinary team to assess concerns, identify issues, and integrate both subjective and objective data.
- Day to day
- develop tailored care plans, apply interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes Develop tailored care plans, apply appropriate interventions, and continuously evaluate patient outcomes to enhance overall care quality.
- Weekends
- every third weekend Every third weekend
- On call
- no call obligation Call Obligation: No
- Holidays
- holidays required Holidays: Yes
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.
- Hospital
- Essentia Health ST MARY'S Medical Center
- Address
- 402 EAST SECOND STREET, DULUTH, MN, 55805
- CMS rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 342
- RN residency
- Essentia Health TTP Program - RN Residency at Essentia Health - St. Mary's MC, accredited through Apr 2030
- Hiring contact
- contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
About ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What are the holiday requirements?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
NICU / Neonatal Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.
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- Building location
- Building B - St Marys Medical Center
- Department
- 2003030 Newborn ICU - Smmc Hosp
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. Responsible for the coordination of lactation education and support within the nursing division. NICU RN's in Fargo, ND and Duluth, MN are required to perform transport via helicopter and Ambulance.
Education
Qualifications
This position will work the following
- 0.75 FTE
- 12 Hour Shifts
- Day/Night Rotation
- Every third weekend
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 Minnesota
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year
Must Meet the Following
Qualifications
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Currently employed as an RN with a minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
- Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
- Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
FTE
0.75
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
0700 and 1900
Shift End Time
1930 and 0730
Weekends
Yes - every third
Holidays
Yes
Call Obligation
No
Union
SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)10/8/2026
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?
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