Solutions by Sanford
Hiring organization · Based in Fargo, ND
- 17
- open roles, live count
- $143k–$214k/yr
- posted pay across 15 roles
Life here
What a shift at Solutions by Sanford looks like
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Shifts hiring now
- Rotating 8 · Days 3 · Nights 3
Benefits
Solutions by Sanford travel nurses are eligible for Sanford Health employee benefits, which is a distinguishing feature compared to external travel nursing agencies. Additional programs include career coaching through Aspire by Sanford and employee scholarships and sponsorships.
The city
Living in Fargo, ND
Fargo sits on the Red River along North Dakota's eastern edge, offering a friendly college-town atmosphere backed by steady healthcare demand. The city balances Midwest practicality with cultural amenities from nearby universities, making it an approachable landing spot for nurses seeking reliability over hustle.
Browse roles in Fargo- Metro price level · Fargo area
- 9% below the national average
- BEA index 90.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $946/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $66,998/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Solutions by Sanford is the internal travel nursing and staffing division of Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States.
- Hiring rotating & days & nights
More about Solutions by Sanford
Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sanford Health employs approximately 55,000 people and serves over 2 million patients across the upper Midwest, including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Solutions by Sanford program offers travel RN contracts at various Sanford Health facilities, including Sanford Broadway Med Ctr and Sanford Med Ctr Fargo in Fargo, ND, as well as sites like Black Hills Surg Hosp in Rapid City, SD. Travel nurses through Solutions by Sanford work 14-week contracts with the option to extend or transfer to another Sanford site. The program requires RNs to have at least one year of nursing experience and six months of prior travel nursing experience, and applicants must live at least 60 miles from the facility they apply to. Weekly pay rates are stated at $2,758 for Fargo-based RN positions and $2,866 for Rapid City positions, with stipends included in the weekly rate. Unlike many external travel nursing agencies, Solutions by Sanford travel nurses are eligible for Sanford Health employee benefits, which distinguishes the program from traditional travel staffing models.
Sanford Health's mission is 'Dedicated to the work of health and healing.' Its vision is 'Improving the human condition through exceptional care, innovation and discovery.' The organization's stated values are Courage, Passion, Resolve, Advancement, and Family. The tagline 'Here for All. Here for Good.' reflects its commitment to serving rural and underserved communities across America's heartland.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Comparably lists 3,138 total ratings from 349 employee participants for Sanford Health overall, and notes that the mission, vision, and values motivate 50% of employees, with 67% expressing loyalty to the organization.
The good
- Weekly pay with stipend included in the weekly pay rate ($2,758/week for Fargo RN positions, $2,866/week for Rapid City)
- Travel nurses are eligible for Sanford Health employee benefits, unlike many external travel agencies
- 14-week contracts with flexibility to extend or transfer to another Sanford facility
- Part of one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the nation with broad geographic reach across the upper Midwest
- Career coaching available through Aspire by Sanford program
- Scholarships and sponsorships offered to employees
The hard parts
- Requires minimum 60-mile distance from the assigned facility, limiting local applicants
- Minimum one year of nursing experience plus six months of travel experience required, restricting entry for newer nurses
- 12-hour shifts with rotating shift schedules at some locations may be physically demanding
- As a travel staffing division, assignments are temporary by nature and may lack long-term stability
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 28, 2026
- Workplace photos
- 1
- Website
- sanfordcareers.com ↗
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RN Traveler - Sioux Falls Surge Renal
$2,760/week
Sioux Falls, SD · Posted last week
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Travel contract
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Travel contract
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Travel contract
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Travel contract
RN Traveler - Solutions by Sanford - Sioux Falls Cardiology
$2,760/week
Sioux Falls, SD
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- 10-hour days
- Travel contract
RN Traveler - Solutions by Sanford - Chamberlain OB/MS
$3,010/week
Chamberlain, SD
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Travel contract
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
RN Traveler - Solutions By Sanford - Chamberlain OB- FT Rotating
$3,670/week
Chamberlain, SD
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Travel contract
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Travel contract
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Travel contract
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Travel contract
RN Traveler - Solutions By Sanford - 5SE Fargo Surgical Oncology, Medical and Transplant Services - FT Days
$2,760/week
Fargo, ND
- RN
- 12-hour 12 hour
- Travel contract
RN Traveler - Solutions By Sanford - 7CD Fargo Med Surge - FT Rotating
$2,760/week
Fargo, ND
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Travel contract
RN Traveler - Solutions By Sanford - Med/Surg Black Hills Recovery Care Center - FT Straight Days
$2,870/week
Rapid City, SD
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Travel contract
RN Traveler - Solutions By Sanford - Bemidji Med Surge & Ortho - FT Straight Night, Straight Weekend
$3,090/week
Bemidji, MN
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Travel contract
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