CHI St Alexius Bismarck

Hospital in Bismarck, ND

Sign-on bonus up to $17,500 on 2 roles
Hiring rotating

From 3 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Aug 9, 2026Sources

The short version

You are weighing CHI St Alexius in Bismarck, North Dakota. The city sits along the Missouri River as the state capital, and residents and guides describe a tight-knit Midwest community with strong neighborhood character and a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees.

Employer research, Aug 9, 2026

The hard parts

No usable pay data from our postings yet
Employer research, Aug 9, 2026
Residency, tuition support, loan help, and career ladder not stated
Employer research, Aug 9, 2026
Scheduling, float policy, and nurse-to-patient ratios not stated
Employer research, Aug 9, 2026
Union status listed as unknown
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What to ask

How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?

Living in Bismarck, ND

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Anchoring healthcare along the Missouri River at Sanford and CHI St. Alexius, Bismarck pairs major regional medical hubs with a cost of living 9% below the national average. Trade grueling commutes for quiet shifts, runs past the Cathedral District’s historic homes, and sunset views from the river bluffs toward North Dakota’s Art Deco capitol.

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Metro price level · Bismarck area: 9% below the national average; BEA index 91.0 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $999/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $78,387/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024