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Essentia Health

Fargo, North Dakota

Eligibility
RN

Posted Jul 18

What the listing says

Role

Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
In range for ND staff roles

ND staff postings that state pay run $26/hr to $48/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $43/hr, across 130 postings.

About this role

Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

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Requirements

  • BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
  • Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
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  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Training and educational programs

Place

City
Fargo, North Dakota
Median rent
$946/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$66,998/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
9% below the national average

Fargo area index 90.9, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
142
RN residency
ANCC-accredited: Essentia Health TTP Program - RN Residency at Essentia Health - Fargo, through Apr 2030

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.

Map showing the location of Fargo, ND
Approximate location in Fargo, ND. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

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

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