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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float / Swat - Full Time

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Essentia Health

Fargo, North Dakota

Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 23

Shift and hours
Day/Night rotation · 12.5-⁠hour shifts (7am - 7:30pm | 7pm - 7:30am) Shift Rotation: Day/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 7am | 7pm3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Float Pool - Med Surg · Hospital 3014130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - 32ND HOSP
License
RN license Current RN nursing licensure in state of North Dakota.Current RN licensure in North Dakota
Term
Permanent Registered Nurse (RN) - Float / Swat - Full TimeFull Time

Do you qualify?

License
Current RN licensure in North Dakota Current RN nursing licensure in state of North Dakota. Check your license
Education
BSN or ADN from an accredited school or college of nursing BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Fargo staff RN payFargo staff RN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $38/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $34/hr, across 110 postings.
Float differential
Float Pool Premium Incentive pay, paid on top of base wage. Float Pool Premium Incentive pay, paid on top of base wage.
Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Tuition assistance
Offered
Bonus
Up to $7,500 hiring incentive for ADN RN Hiring Incentive Eligible Position: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $7500 (ADN) and up to $10,000 (BSN).Qualified candidates (ADN)
Bonus
Up to $10,000 hiring incentive for BSNQualified candidates (BSN)
Extra pay
Float pool premium incentive paypaid on top of base wage
Pay reviews
Career ladder recognizing professional development and expertise levels Career Ladder - designed to recognize professional development and differentiates levels of nursing expertise and contribution to nursing professional development.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical insuranceOur comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
  • BenefitsDental insurance
  • BenefitsVision insurance
  • BenefitsLife insurance
  • BenefitsDisability insurance
  • BenefitsSupplemental insurance options
More benefits (13)
  • Benefits401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • BenefitsTraining and educational programs
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement
  • BenefitsFlexible schedulingTo 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.
  • BenefitsGenerous time off
  • BenefitsWellness resources for physical, mental, and emotional health
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • training
  • educational programs
  • wellness resources

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Day to day
organizing and providing nursing care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Day to day
delegating aspects of care to other nursing personnel Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions.
Floating
Float / Swat Registered Nurse (RN) - Float / Swat - Full Time
Weekends
Every 3rd weekend Weekends: Every 3rd
On call
No call obligation Call Obligation: No
Holidays
Holidays required Holidays: Yes

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.

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Essentia Health
Health system employer
Hospital
Essentia Health
Address
3000 32ND AVE SOUTH, FARGO, ND, 58104
CMS rating
3 of 5 stars
Beds
142
RN residency
Essentia Health TTP Program - RN Residency at Essentia Health - Fargo, accredited through Apr 2030
Hiring contact
contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

About ESSENTIA HEALTH

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What are the holiday requirements?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

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

Original listing

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Building location
32nd Avenue Building
Department
3014130 Float Pool - Med Surg - 32nd Hosp

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.

Education

Qualifications

  • RN Hiring Incentive Eligible Position: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $7500 (ADN) and up to $10,000 (BSN).
  • Float Pool Premium Incentive pay, paid on top of base wage.
  • Career Ladder - designed to recognize professional development and differentiates levels of nursing expertise and contribution to nursing professional development.

Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

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

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

FTE

0.9

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

7am | 7pm

Shift End Time

7:30pm | 7:30am

Weekends

Every 3rd

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Union

Compensation Range

$38.22 - $57.33

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?

Essentia Health · 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

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