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RN - Observation Unit

Part-time

Essentia Health

Duluth, MNPart-time$45.03–68.87/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$45.03–68.87/hr
Location
Duluth, MN
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Minnesota Nursing LicensureBCLS Certification

Job overview

Essentia Health is hiring an RN for its Observation Unit at Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. The nurse organizes and provides patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, and leads and delegates care to nursing personnel. The role is 0.75 FTE with 12-hour day/night rotating shifts and every third weekend.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningPatient CareTeam LeadershipDelegation

Qualifications

BSN or ADNMinnesota Nursing LicensureBCLS Certification1 Year Acute Med/Surg RN ExperienceCritical Care Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Building Location:

Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth

Department:

2043070 MED SURG OBSERVATION - SMDC HOSP

Job Description:

Our Mission: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

Come be a part of our accomplished team in Duluth, Minnesota, on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior!

We are currently hiring an RN for our Observation Unit at Essentia Health Duluth - Miller Dwan.

Education Qualifications:

BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing

What you'll get to do in this role:

  • You will be in charge of organizing and providing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

  • You will get to be a team leader and delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions.

  • You will be part of something bigger as you will contribute to meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and in turn serve the community in which you live.

  • You will meet the requirements of the Joint Commission as applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

This position will work the following:

  • 0.75 FTE

  • 12 Hour Shifts

  • Day/Night Rotation

  • Every third weekend

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Current nursing licensure in Minnesota

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month

Experience: 1 year Acute Med/Surg RN experience required, Critical Care experience preferred.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to:

ADN: $7,500

BSN: $10,000

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

  • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.

  • Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.

  • Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.

  • Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.


YOU belong here!

FTE:

0.75

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

0700, 1900

Shift End Time:

1930, 0730

Weekends:

yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Miller Dwan MNA RNs (MDRN)

Compensation Range:

$45.03 - $68.87

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.

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 58,891 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$45.03–68.87/hr
  • Minnesota median$40–57/hr724 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr24,691 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $56.95/hr, is 20% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($47/hr) — in the top quarter of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,051 open Registered Nurse jobs in Minnesota and 58,891 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (28,682 postings).
Education
4,378 of the 58,891 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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