Essentia Health·Baxter, Minnesota
Lead and deliver comprehensive patient care while managing all phases of the patient care process. Act as a team leader by delegating care responsibilities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
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We are hiring upcoming May 2026 New Graduate RNs at Essentia Health - St Joseph's Medical Center! 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.
We are currently hiring for upcoming December 2026 New Graduate Nurses! If you have already graduated, you are encouraged to look at openings on our careers page.
A Nurse Resident is a new graduate Registered Nurse (RN) with less than one year of RN nursing experience. As New Grad RN, you will be part of our Nurse Residency Program which coincides with your Registered Nurse role on the unit in which you are hired.
The Nurse Residency Program at Essentia Health is a yearlong professional development program providing opportunities for new nurses to grow in the profession of nursing with a series of learning and work experiences designed to assist new nursing graduates as they transition into their first year in a professional nursing role. Essentia Health’s Nurse Residency program is a structured evidence-based practice experience that focus on professional nursing practice concepts.
Transition from novice nurse towards competent professional nurse in a clinical environment.
Develop effective clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
Demonstrate clinical nursing leadership skills at the point of care.
Feel a strengthened commitment to nursing clinical practice at the point of care.
Demonstrate the ability to incorporate research and evidence-based practice into care and link it to practice and patient outcomes.
Demonstrate a stronger commitment to nursing as a profession.
We are currently hiring for upcoming December 2026 New Graduate Nurses! If you have already graduated, you are encouraged to look at openings on our careers page.
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Shift rotation: Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift start time: 7:00AM and 7:00PM
Shift end time: 7:30PM and 7:30AM
Weekends: Every third weekend
$41.22 - $61.83
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.
Market context
In Minnesota, nurse resident positions are typically in demand as hospitals recruit new graduates into structured transition-to-practice programs. These roles are competitive because employers often look for accredited nursing program completion, licensure at hire, and timely BCLS certification, while offering professional development, health coverage, retirement savings plans, work-life balance, and wellness programs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure timeline and BCLS plan before applying.