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Registered Nurse - RN - Cardiac Med Surg

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Sanford Health

Fargo, North Dakota

You'll care for cardiac patients on a 32-bed inpatient unit, from unstable angina and post-MI to heart failure, arrhythmias and bypass or valve recovery.

Eligibility
Cardiology

Posted Aug 29 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · rotating shifts 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Cardiac Med Surg · Hospital specializes in the care of cardiovascular and surgical patientscardiovascular and surgical patients
License
RN license Unencumbered RN license, or multistate license in an NLC state
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
Unencumbered RN license, or multistate license in an NLC state Check your license
Certification
Department-specific competencies and certifications Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program Graduate from an accredited nursing program required

Preferred

Education
Bachelor’s in nursing Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Fargo staff RN payFargo staff RN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $35/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $34/hr, across 127 postings.
Bonus
Sign-on bonus Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants!eligible applicants

Benefits

  • BenefitsHealth insurancehealth insurance
  • BenefitsDental insurancedental insurance
  • BenefitsVision insurancevision insurance
  • BenefitsLife insurancelife insurance
  • Benefits401(k) retirement plana 401(k) retirement plan
  • BenefitsWork/life balance benefitswork/life balance benefits
More benefits (7)
  • BenefitsGenerous time off packagea generous time off package
  • Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Company Paid Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Perks
  • Generous time off

The role and schedule

Day to day
patient care planning, triage and education Plans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventions
Unit size
32 beds This 32-bed inpatient unit
Details
Recognized as a Top 100 Heart Hospital as a Top 100 Heart Hospital.

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Careers With Purpose

As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, Sanford Health is always looking to innovate and grow. Grow with us by joining our team of over 18,000 nurses. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. You’ll work with people who value your advancement and help you find your niche.

  • Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
  • Location: Fargo, ND
  • Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
  • Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts

Job

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00 Starting Rate: $34.00 - $48.00 Pay Info: Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants!

Department Details

This 32-bed inpatient unit specializes in the care of cardiovascular and surgical patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions. Common cases include unstable angina, post-MI care, heart failure, arrhythmias, and recovery from cardiac bypass, valve repair/replacement, and thoracic procedures. The unit also manages patients following cardiac catheterizations, device implants, and cardioversions. This unit is recognized as a Top 100 Heart Hospital.

Job Summary

We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide the high-quality care patients and families have come to expect from us. In our fast-paced work environment, the registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions.

Whether you’re a newly graduated registered nurse or have years of experience as an RN, we want someone willing to work closely with our nursing leaders to advance the organization. We take pride in giving you the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventions
  • Collaborates with colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care
  • Empathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up along the continuum of care
  • Demonstrates competency and uses comprehensive nursing expertise

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

What's around it?

In Fargo, ND

Fargo, NDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Median rent
$946/mo
Household income
$66,998/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Fargo, ND

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