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Responsible for organizing and providing holistic nursing care to critical and intermediate care patients through assessment, planning, and evaluation. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to implement tailored care plans and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements summary
Requires a BSN or ADN degree, current nursing licensure, and BCLS certification. Candidates must have at least 9 months of ICU experience within the last year, including proficiency with mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring.
Department: 2004150 FLOAT POOL - CRIT CARE - SMMC HOSP
Job Description
Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Education Qualifications: BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to: ADN: $7,500 BSN: $10,000 This Registered Nurse (RN) will care for the following Critical and Intermediate Care specialties: Cardiovascular Surgical Medical Neurotrauma Acute Stroke Burn What You'll Do in This Role: Deliver Comprehensive Care: Provide nursing care that is holistic, compassionate, and centered on the individual needs of each patient. Exercise Professional Autonomy: Take responsibility for your nursing practice by making informed decisions and promoting health, recognizing that quality care is a universal right. Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with patients and a multidisciplinary team to assess concerns, identify issues, and integrate both subjective and objective data. Implement and Evaluate Care Plans: Develop tailored care plans, apply appropriate interventions, and continuously evaluate patient outcomes to enhance overall care quality. This position will work the following: 0.75 FTE 12 Hour Shifts Day/Night Rotation Every third weekend $2.00 per hour upon hire into a float pool position Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire Must Meet the Following Qualifications: Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills Current ICU RN with a minimum of 9 months’ experience or within the last year as an ICU RN (equivalent to 1248 hours). Including experience with various vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Definition
these hours could come from a combination of varied FTE’s or hours worked within the last year to equate to 1248.
FTE: 0.75
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Training
401(k) Plan
Wellness Resources
Generous Time Off
Educational Programs
Employer Contributions
Possible
Remote/Hybrid
Option:
Shift
Rotation:
FTE
Flex
Day/Night (United
States of
America)
Shift
Start
Time: 0700-1900
Shift
End
Time: 1900-0700
Weekends:
Yes
Holidays:
Yes
Call
Obligation:
No
Union:
SMMC
MNA
RNs (SMRN)
Union
Posting
Deadline: 04/17/2026
Compensation
Range: $45.30 - $68.22
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. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.
