RN - New Grad Nurse Resident

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 and all nurses with less than one year of experience are enrolled in the program.

Education Qualifications:

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.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

0700, 1500, 2300

Shift End Time:

1530, 0730, 2230 or 1930 if 12 hour shifts

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

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.