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RN - Post Op General Surgery

Essentia Health·Duluth, Minnesota

$43 - $66/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Responsible for organizing and providing comprehensive nursing care to post-surgical patients through assessment, planning, and evaluation. The role involves delegating care to other nursing personnel and ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies like the Joint Commission.

Building Location

  • Building
  • B -
  • St
  • Marys
  • Medical
  • Center
  • Department: 2003940 SMMC 14-MED SURG SURGICAL - SMMC HOSP

Job Description

Responsible for organizing and providing nursing 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.

This is the Certified Bariatric Surgery and Burn Medical Unit. This unit takes care of post-surgical patients after the PACU with surgeries from the neck to the hips.

A unit with a great learning environment, especially those interested in ICU positions and wanting to gain more experience! Education Qualifications: Educational Requirements: BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Qualifications: Current nursing licensure in Minnesota Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire. Be a part of a Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career. We are actively reviewing applications for our RN Post Operative General Surgery Level 14 position. Apply now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care! Our Benefits are exceptional and include: *External candidate RNs are eligible for a recruitment incentive

Enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program if under one year of RN experience Shift Differential for Evenings and Overnights Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program for higher education Career Development Employee wellness program: fitness discounts, rewards programs, and well-being resources Medical & Dental Insurance, Paid personal leave, 401K, Adoption Assistance **

Like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541 To learn more about Duluth, MN and our surrounding areas: https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/communities/duluth. YOU belong here! FTE: 0.75 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 0700 and 1900 Shift End Time: 1930 and 0730 Weekends: Yes, every 3rd Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN) Union Posting Deadline: 06/30/2026 Compensation Range: $43.30 - $66.22 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. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.

Requirements

Requires a BSN or ADN degree from an accredited nursing school and current nursing licensure in Minnesota. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within one month of hire.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Assessment
  • Evaluation
  • Nursing Care
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Intervention
  • Bariatric Surgery Care
  • Post-Surgical Care
  • Burn Care
  • Patient Delegation

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Career Development
  • 401K
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Shift Differential
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Nurse Residency Program
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Recruitment Incentive

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$43 - $66/hr
Location
Duluth, Minnesota
Posted
Jun 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced...

Salary listed on 445 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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