New Grad RN – Nurse Resident
Fosston, Minnesota
Posted Jul 17 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN licenseCurrent nursing licensure in state(s) of employment upon date of hire.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program Nurse Residency Program Enrollment: Enrollment in a structured residency program designed to provide mentorship, advanced training, and ongoing
- License
- Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment upon date of hire.
- Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month.
- Also asks
- Unit Availability: We are a Critical Access hospital that offers Med/Surg and ED
- Also asks
- Registered Nurses Will Work
- Also asks
- 72 hours per pay period
- Also asks
- Every Third Weekend
- Also asks
- Rotating 8 and
- Also asks
- 12 Hour Shifts
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on First Care Medical Services’ careers page.
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- Department
- 3043240 Med Surg - Fs Hosp
We are hiring New Graduate RNs at Essentia Health – Fosston, MN Education
Qualifications
Must meet one of the requirements below
- Registered Nursing student currently enrolled in accredited Nursing Program
- Current or upcoming graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
- Beginning first RN position with Essentia Health within one year of graduation
New Graduate Nurses will benefit from
Transition to Practice Support: Comprehensive assistance to help you smoothly integrate into your nursing role and build confidence in your new position. NCLEX Study Support: Resources and guidance to aid in preparing for and passing the NCLEX exam, ensuring you achieve your licensure with confidence. Nurse Residency Program Enrollment: Enrollment in a structured residency program designed to provide mentorship, advanced training, and ongoing professional development. Sign-On Bonus: A financial incentive to welcome you to our team and recognize your commitment to joining our healthcare community.
Key Responsibilities of a Registered Nurse
Lead Patient Care: Organize and deliver comprehensive care by managing all phases of the patient care process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Guide and Delegate: Act as a team leader by delegating care responsibilities to nursing staff based on their licensure, training, and role specifications. Contribute to a Greater Mission: Play a crucial role in advancing the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals, making a meaningful impact on the community we serve.
Ensure Compliance: Adhere to the standards set by the Joint Commission and other relevant federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. A Nurse Resident is a new graduate Registered Nurse (RN) with less than one year of RN nursing experience. As New Grad RN, you will be part of our Nurse Residency Program which coincides with your Registered Nurse role on the unit in which you are hired.
The Nurse Residency Program at Essentia Health is a yearlong professional development program providing opportunities for new nurses to grow in the profession of nursing with a series of learning and work experiences designed to assist new nursing graduates as they transition into their first year in a professional nursing role. Essentia Health’s Nurse Residency program is a structured evidence-based practice experience that focus on professional nursing practice concepts.
At the conclusion of the Nurse Residency program, nurses will
Transition from novice nurse towards competent professional nurse in a clinical environment. Develop effective clinical judgement and decision-making skills. Demonstrate clinical nursing leadership skills at the point of care. Feel a strengthened commitment to nursing clinical practice at the point of care. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate research and evidence-based practice into care and link it to practice and patient outcomes. Demonstrate a stronger commitment to nursing as a profession. Licensure/Certification
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment upon date of hire. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month. Unit Availability: We are a Critical Access hospital that offers Med/Surg and ED Registered Nurses Will Work 72 hours per pay period Every Third Weekend Rotating 8 and
- 12 Hour Shifts
Day Shift: 7:00AM - 7:30PM Overnight Shift: 7:00PM - 7:30AM
FTE
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline
Compensation Range
$38.22 - $57.33
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?
Fosston, MN
Living costs about the same as the US average