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Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care Critical Access — Essentia Health | Nursing Mastery

RNAcute CareCritical AccessCritical CarePediatrics

Posted Jun 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 24, 2026

About this role

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. Responsible for organizing and providing 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.

Skills for this role

assessmentplanninginterventionevaluationdelegating care

Requirements

BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
Current license with the appropriate State Board of Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 year from date of hire
Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) certification or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) OR MN State Trauma Modules within 1 year from the date of hire
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 year from date of hire

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
401k with Essentia Health annual match
Life Insurance options
Disability Insurance options

About the employer

Essentia Health

Health system employer

Workplace not named in the posting.

Essentia Health is a healthcare system headquartered in Duluth, MN, with a meaningful presence across the communities it serves. The organization includes Catholic facilities and provides integrated healthcare services, emphasizing personalized care and attracting top healthcare industry talent. Its culture…

4.0 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Strong mission-driven culture with clear sense of purpose
Employees report feeling of personal appreciation
Opportunities to learn new things and develop skills

What reviewers flag

Management rated low at 2.9 out of 5 stars by employees
Job security and advancement rated low at 2.9 out of 5 stars
Employees cite lack of trust in colleagues as an area for improvement

Benefits: Specific benefits package details are not available from the provided research sources.

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Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care Critical Access