Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Unit/ICU

Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care Unit/ICU at St Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota. The role involves organizing and delivering comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; leading and delegating work to nursing staff; monitoring patients in critical condition; and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. The nurse also supports the facility’s mission and goals and follows Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.

The position is 60 hours per pay period, with rotating 12-hour day and overnight shifts and work every third weekend. Holiday work is required; there is no call obligation. A hiring incentive is offered. The posting lists compensation of $42.87–$64.30.

Requirements

• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• At least one year of RN experience in a Med/Surg or Medical unit.
• Current nursing licensure in the state or states of employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver comprehensive patient care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Lead the care team and delegate responsibilities to nursing staff according to their licensure, training, and roles.
• Contribute to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals.
• Comply with Joint Commission standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting requirements.
• Continuously assess and monitor patients in critical conditions, using advanced technology and clinical judgment to respond to changes in patient status.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid time off and personal leave.
• Employee wellness programs and resources, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
• Hiring incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree