RN - Neurotrauma

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

12d • $45 - $69

About The Position

Essentia Health is hiring an RN for the Level 12 Neuro Trauma Med/Surg Unit at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. The unit cares for patients with needs related to neurotrauma, neurological surgeries, and other neurologic issues. Nurses work in a strong, fast-paced team and receive extensive stroke education, as well as training in the care of patients with spine and brain injuries. The role frequently uses the NIHSS stroke scale and includes helping patients with swallowing issues and dysphagia screening.

The RN organizes and provides patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based on their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions, and contributes to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals while meeting applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

This position is 0.7 FTE with 8-hour day/night rotation shifts, every other weekend, and holiday work. There is no call obligation. The stated compensation range is $45.03–$68.87. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $7,500 for an ADN or $10,000 for a BSN.

Requirements

• Current nursing licensure in Minnesota.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month.

Responsibilities

• Organize and provide patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel based on their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions.
• Care for patients with needs related to neurotrauma, neurological surgeries, and neurologic issues.
• Use the NIHSS stroke scale for patient assessment and help patients with swallowing issues and dysphagia screening.
• Contribute to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals and meet applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 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, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
• Life and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• Hiring incentive eligibility of up to $7,500 for ADN candidates or $10,000 for BSN candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed