Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Unit

Essentia HealthBrainerd, MN

About The Position

Join Essentia’s accomplished team as a Registered Nurse in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota. This role is on the Medical Unit, which provides care for Neurological Patients (including those recovering from strokes and requiring neurological evaluations), Respiratory Patients (such as individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory conditions), General Medical Conditions (managing a range of diagnoses including diabetes, infections (e.g., flu and COVID-19), abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal bleeding), and Post-Procedural Patients (care for individuals recovering from procedures like hernia repairs and ENT surgeries). This position will work 60 hours per pay period, every third weekend, with rotating 12-hour shifts (Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, Overnight Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM). New Graduate RNs are welcome to apply. A hiring incentive is available for this position.

Requirements

  • BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
  • Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and deliver comprehensive care by managing all phases of the patient care process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
  • Act as a team leader by delegating care responsibilities to nursing staff based on their licensure, training, and role specifications.
  • Play a crucial role in advancing the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals, making a meaningful impact on the community we serve.
  • Adhere to the standards set by the Joint Commission and other relevant federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid time off
  • Personal leave
  • Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Supplemental insurance options
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