New Grad RN Nurse Resident
Essentia Health Saint Mary's Medical Center
Duluth, MN

RN - New Grad Nurse Resident

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.

Education Qualifications:

Overview:

• Target audience: We are now accepting applications for May 2026 New Grads! If you have already graduated, you are encouraged to look at openings on our careers page. 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 May or August 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Nursing license in state of employment.

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

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

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: $43.30 for ADN/$44.30 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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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 . Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 0700, 1500, 2300/1530, 0730, 2230 Hours Per Pay Period: 56-72 Compensation Range: Union: FTE: 0.8 Weekends: Yes - every other Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus: