RN - New Grad Nurse Resident
Listed on 2026-07-04
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Nursing
RN Nurse
Building
Location:
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department:2005100 NURSING ADMINISTRATION - SMMC HOSP
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.
EducationQualifications:
- 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)
- Current nursing student OR
- Recent graduate of an accredited nursing program OR
- Starting first RN position with Essentia Health within one year of graduation.
- Nursing license in state of employment.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month.
- 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.
- Brand new hospital overlooking Lake Superior.
- 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.
- 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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Shift Rotation:Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:0700, 1500, 2300
Shift End Time:1530, 0730, 2230
Weekends:Yes - every other
Holidays:Yes
Call Obligation:No
Compensation Range: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 your HR Service Center.
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