Essentia Health

RN - New Grad Nurse Resident

Essentia Health • $90K — $92K *
Duluth, MN 55811In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nursing license in Minnesota by start date
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire
  • Current nursing student graduating in August or December 2026

Responsibilities

  • Enroll in the Nurse Residency Program upon hiring
  • Participate in monthly Nurse Residency classes
  • Receive 1:1 coaching guidance during the first year
  • Engage in professional development and skill enhancement
  • Transition from novice to competent nurse

Benefits

  • Eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $10,000 for BSN graduates
  • NCLEX Prep Course offered upon hire
  • Tuition Reimbursement for further education
  • Shift Differential for evenings and overnights
  • Work in a new hospital with views of Lake Superior
  • Be part of an organization pursuing Magnet Recognition Program
Full Job Description
Building Location:
Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:


Job Description:
The Nurse Residency Program offers a structured and supportive environment for new nurses to develop their skills and transition smoothly into their professional careers. The program coincides with the unit you are hired into and all nurses with less than one year of experience are enrolled in the program.

Education Qualifications:

Overview:
  • Target audience: We are now accepting applications for August and December 2026 graduates! If you have already graduated, please look at openings on our careers page and apply. If you are hired, we will enroll you in the Nurse Residency Program.
  • Goal: To support new graduate nurses in their transition from novice nurse to competent nurse through professional development.
  • Length: 1 year program
  • Shifts: Typically 0.7-0.8 FTE working Day/Night (some 12-hour shifts or D/E availability), but openings vary


Eligibility:
  • Current nursing student graduating in August or December 2026


Required Qualifications:
  • Nursing license in Minnesota before start date with Essentia Health
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire.


Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Highlights:
  • RN Hiring Incentive Eligible Position: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $7,500 for ADNs and up to $10,000 for BSNs
  • NCLEX Prep Course available upon hire
  • 1:1 Coaching Guidance through first year starting at time of hire
  • Monthly Nurse Residency Class
  • New hospital overlooking Lake Superior
  • Be part of an organization that is on the pathway to the Magnet Recognition Program
  • Level 1 Adult and Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Tuition Reimbursement for advancing education
  • Shift Differential for Evenings and Overnights
  • Starting wage: $43.30 for ADN/$44.30 for BSN


Program Outcomes:
  • Transition from novice to competent nurse.
  • Develop effective clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrate clinical leadership at the point of care.
  • Feel a strengthened commitment to nursing practice.
  • Incorporate research and evidence-based practices into care.


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FTE:
0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

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

Shift Start Time:
0700, 1500, 2300

Shift End Time:
1530, 0730, 2230 or 1930 if 12 hour shifts

Weekends:
Yes

Holidays:
Yes

Call Obligation:
No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

About Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Idaho. It is guided by the values of quality, hospitality, respect, justice, stewardship, and teamwork. Essentia Health provides a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, hospital care, and long-term care. It also operates pharmacies, fitness centers, and other health-related businesses. Essentia Health has over 14,000 employees, including more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practitioners.
Learn more about Essentia Health
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$5 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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