Build your Nursing Career
We're confident that whatever your nursing career path, you'll find your niche at MeritCare. And, should the time come when you want to move on, rest assured the experience gained here will prepare you to work in the best medical facilities in the world. We take great pride in the level of care and professional atmosphere we provide to our patients, employees and our communities. We think you will, too.
Be Respected – We respect your choice to be a nurse and we want to reward you for your work. MeritCare offers a great salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages available. Work in an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation. We are a great team, providing great care.
Be Challenged – Because MeritCare is a major medical center, we have opportunities for you in many different areas of nursing. You can choose to cross-train, transfer departments or find your niche in a highly specialized area. Plus you will have the opportunity to see a wide variety of interesting and often rare medical conditions.
Be Empowered – MeritCare provides you with the right tools for the job. There are many opportunities for you to expand your knowledge and education. We provide clinical and leadership continuing education opportunities to empower you to further your career. Most MeritCare nursing continuing education is free and awards continuing education credit contact hours. Our premiere nursing education event is our annual Nursing Symposium, dedicated to advancing nursing practice, which features national and regional nursing experts.
Be Heard – You are encouraged to act and contribute. We value your opinion and skills as a nurse. We support point-of-service decision-making and welcome your ideas for improving patient care and work environment. There are many committees and councils you can join to voice your opinions and suggestions for better care.
Be Supported – MeritCare's support staff is second to none. Everyone works together as a team to make it possible for you to focus on what you do best – care for people. And we constantly update high-tech equipment so you can better care for your patients.
Be Invigorated – We want you to be happy in your career. MeritCare offers flexible schedules including full-time, part-time, weekend status and PRN positions. Nurse to patient ratios are adjusted to ensure the highest quality patient care.
Be Secure – MeritCare continues to enjoy incredible growth. The number of people we service has increased each year, and we continue to make room for growth. That means more opportunities in your career to grow and advance.
Be Proud – Work for leader. MeritCare is a not-for-profit healthcare facility that works for the benefit of the communities we serve, and to provide people in our region with the most advanced medical care available.
Be Prepared – Once you choose to pursue a career with MeritCare we provide individualized orientation through our Nurse Preceptor Program. And if you decide to transfer within our organization, we continue to provide individualized orientation and training. And the experience you gain at MeritCare will prepare you for whatever your future may hold.