NNP - Neonatology - Fargo, ND
Fargo, North Dakota
- Eligibility
- Physician AssistantsPhysicians & Physician AssistantsAdvanced Practice Nurses
Posted Aug 11 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour rotating40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- NICU
- License
- RN license NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
- License
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state (if NP).
- License
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
- Certification
- Current certification in CPR; Require NRP Certification.
- Certification
- Preference for trained and certified as a Neonatal Practitioner.
- Certification
- National certification, in applicable area.
- Certification
- Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
- Education
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
- Education
- Master's degree in nursing
- Also asks
- 1.0 FTE is equal to a minimum of 160 hours/month (or averaging thirteen 12hr-shifts per month); this will also adjust with growth of team/coverage model change
- Also asks
- New candidates will be considered, but must have background in Neonatology and/or a clinical rotation in NICU.
- Also asks
- Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
- Also asks
- Fargo, ND
- Also asks
- Full-time status
- Also asks
- 12-hour shifts from 7-7; as the team grows, these will be rotating between day and night shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a). Shift hours may change as the team grows.
- Also asks
- Based at our 32nd Avenue Campus
- Also asks
- Average daily census: 8
- Also asks
- Level III NICU with in-house NICU transport team
- Also asks
- Individual NICU with 14 private rooms (couch/bed available for parents/guardians) with an in-house Ronald McDonald respite area available for families
- Also asks
- Will work independently; physician on-call availability for questions or emergent assessment.
- Also asks
- Ability to care for babies transitionally or acutely ill at 23-week gestation
- Also asks
- Prefer ability to perform the following procedures: intubation, chest tube placement, umbilical line placement, PICC placement, peripheral arterial line placement, LP's
- Also asks
- Responsibilities include Vermont Oxford Data input and interpretation
- Also asks
- New graduates will have a team orientation approach with our existing Advanced Practice Clinicians and Physicians.
- Also asks
- The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, the NP/PA works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.
- Also asks
- They may care for patients as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Overtime pay
- $127/hr
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- 401(k)
More benefits (3)
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off
- wellness resources
The role and schedule
- Union
- Union position
- On call
- No call
The workplace
- Address
- 3000 32ND AVE SOUTH, FARGO, ND, 58104
Workplace: ESSENTIA HEALTH.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
NICU / Neonatal is open from year one. Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.
Original listing
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- Building location
- 32nd Avenue Building
- Department
- 3001180 Neonatology - 32nd Clin
Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
Education
Qualifications
Neonatology
Fargo, ND
Our Neonatology team is seeking a practitioner to care for newborns at our Fargo, ND campus. Our NICU culture is built on compassion and teamwork with flourishing and progressive thinking individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of our littlest patients and their families. This opportunity will allow us to enhance our program’s development as our birthing population continues to increase throughout the market.
Full-time status 12-hour shifts from 7-7; as the team grows, these will be rotating between day and night shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a). Shift hours may change as the team grows. 1.0 FTE is equal to a minimum of 160 hours/month (or averaging thirteen 12hr-shifts per month); this will also adjust with growth of team/coverage model change Based at our 32nd Avenue Campus Average daily census: 8 Level III NICU with in-house NICU transport team Individual NICU with 14 private rooms (couch/bed available for parents/guardians) with an in-house Ronald McDonald respite area available for families Will work independently; physician on-call availability for questions or emergent assessment.
Ability to care for babies transitionally or acutely ill at 23-week gestation Prefer ability to perform the following procedures: intubation, chest tube placement, umbilical line placement, PICC placement, peripheral arterial line placement, LP's Responsibilities include Vermont Oxford Data input and interpretation New candidates will be considered, but must have background in Neonatology and/or a clinical rotation in NICU. New graduates will have a team orientation approach with our existing Advanced Practice Clinicians and Physicians.
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, the NP/PA works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
Education/training
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution. Preference for trained and certified as a Neonatal Practitioner. New candidates will be considered, but must have background in Neonatology and/or a clinical rotation in NICU.
Licensure/certifications required
Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state (if NP). Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate state. Current certification in CPR; Require NRP Certification. National certification, in applicable area. Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
Location
Fargo, ND – one of the fastest growing economies in the Upper Midwest! Centrally located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul Fargo-Moorhead population: 250,000 Regional Service area consists of 25 Clinics & 7 Hospitals
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Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Licensure/Certification
Qualifications
Master's degree in nursing
FTE
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Compensation Range
$127,587.20 - $178,630.40
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: 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.
What's around it?
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