RN - New Grad Nurse Resident

Company : Essentia Health

Location : Duluth, MN, 55802

Posted Date : 12 October 2025

Job Type : Part Time

Category : Nursing

Occupation : Nurse

Job Details

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.

Education Qualifications:

Overview:

Target audience: Newly licensed nurses or soon to be RNs with less than 1 year of experience.
Goal: To support new graduate nurses in their transition from novice nurse to competent nurse through professional development.
Length: 1 year program
Shifts: 0.7-0.8 FTE working Day/Night (some 12-hour shifts or D/E availability)

Eligibility:

Current nursing student OR
Recent graduate of an accredited nursing program OR
Starting first RN position with Essentia Health within one year of graduation.

Required Qualifications:

Nursing license in state of employment.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Highlights:

Up to $10,000 (ADN)/$15,000 (BSN) Sign on Bonus
NCLEX Prep Course
1:1 Coaching Guidance through first year
Nurse Residency Class
Brand 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

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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To learn more about Duluth, MN and our surrounding areas: https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/communities/duluth.

YOU belong here!

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.

Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center

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

Shift Start/End: 0700, 1500, 2300/1530, 0730, 2230

Hours Per Pay Period: 56-72

Compensation Range:

Union:

FTE: 1

Weekends: Yes - every other

Call Obligations:

Sign On Bonus: