Registered Nurse New Grad Resident
Essentia Health
Registered Nurse New Grad Resident
Essentia Health
Nonprofit integrated healthcare for rural areas
Overview:
Target audience: We are now accepting applications for December 2026 graduates! If you have already graduated, please look at openings on our careers page and apply. If you are hired, we will enroll you in the Nurse Residency Program.
Goal: To support new graduate nurses in their transition from novice nurse to competent nurse through professional development.
Length: 1 year program
Shifts: Typically 0.7-0.8 FTE working Day/Night (some 12-hour shifts or D/E availability), but openings vary
Eligibility:
Current nursing student graduating in August or December 2026
Required Qualifications:
Nursing license in Minnesota before start date with Essentia Health
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire.
Highlights:
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
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
Starting wage: $45.03 for ADN/$46.03 for BSN
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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Like nowhere else:
To learn more about Duluth, MN and our surrounding areas: https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/communities/duluth.
YOU belong here!
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Compensation Range:
$45.03 - $68.87Employee 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.Nonprofit integrated healthcare for rural areas
Essentia Health is a non-profit, integrated health system serving rural areas in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, with 14 hospitals and 79 clinics plus long-term care and ambulatory services. It delivers care through hospitals, clinics, and digital health tools, including telehealth, and earns revenue from patient services, with about 40% tied to value-based care linked to outcomes and costs. The system combines scale with a rural focus, operates as a physician-led, not-for-profit organization, and reinvests profits into community health, supported by a Level 3 NCQA Accountable Care Organization. Its goal is to improve health outcomes and access for rural populations while controlling costs through integrated care and value-based payment models.
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