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Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Part-time

Essentia Health

Brainerd, MNPart-time$42.87–64.3/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$42.87–64.3/hr
Location
Brainerd, MN
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Nursing LicensureBasic Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Cardiovascular Life SupportPediatric Advanced Life Support

Job overview

Essentia Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the PACU at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota. The nurse organizes and delivers patient care across assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, and delegates responsibilities to nursing staff. The role includes rotating day and evening shifts, weekend and holiday call rotations, and a hiring incentive. PACU RN experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Care ManagementCare DelegationPACU Nursing

Qualifications

BSN or ADN in Nursing3 Years RN ExperienceState Nursing LicensureBasic Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Cardiovascular Life SupportPediatric Advanced Life Support

Benefits

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

Full job description

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

4003470 PACU - SJMC

Job Description:

Join Essentia’s accomplished team as a Registered Nurse in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where you can enjoy the beauty of 465 lakes offering endless opportunities for water sports and outdoor activities. Located just 125 miles north of Minneapolis, these vibrant cities are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, a premier vacation destination in the state.

Education Qualifications:

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

What you'll get to do in this role:

  • Lead Patient Care: Organize and deliver comprehensive care by managing all phases of the patient care process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

  • Guide and Delegate: Act as a team leader by delegating care responsibilities to nursing staff based on their licensure, training, and role specifications.

  • Contribute to a Greater Mission: Play a crucial role in advancing the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals, making a meaningful impact on the community we serve.

  • Ensure Compliance: Adhere to the standards set by the Joint Commission and other relevant federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

This position will work the following:

  • 56 hours per pay period

  • 8 hour shifts

  • 6:00AM - 2:30PM

  • 7:00AM - 3:30PM

  • 8:00AM - 4:30PM

  • 1:00PM - 9:30PM

  • Weekend and Holiday Call Rotations

  • On Call:

  • Weekdays: 4:30PM - 7:00AM

  • Weekends: Friday at 4:30PM - Monday at 7:00AM

Join our team as a Registered Nurse and be eligible for a hiring incentive! This incentive is designed to welcome you and reward your commitment to joining our dedicated healthcare team.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

  • Must have three years RN experience, PACU RN experience preferred.

  • Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 3 months

  • Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) certification within 1 year

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.

FTE:

0.7

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

6:00AM, 7:00AM, 8:00AM, 1:00PM

Shift End Time:

2:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM, 9:30PM

Weekends:

Rotation

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

Yes

Union:

St Josephs MNA RNs (STJRN)

Compensation Range:

$42.87 - $64.30

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 58,872 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$42.87–64.3/hr
  • Minnesota median$40–57/hr720 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr24,677 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $53.58/hr, is 13% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($47/hr) — in the middle half of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,046 open Registered Nurse jobs in Minnesota and 58,872 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 3 years of experience — more than three in four Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 28,674 postings).
Education
4,372 of the 58,872 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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