RN, Registered Nurse - Trauma Med Surg
Sanford Health
Fargo, ND
Posted Jun 16 · New grads welcomed
- Shift
- 12-hour rotating
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- Trauma Med Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
- Nurse to patient
- 1:4–1:5
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
stated in this posting
More role details
- Unit
- Trauma Med Surg · 32 beds
- Hiring contact
- 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 .
Pay
- Overtime
- $34/hr
About this role
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
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- Job
Schedule
Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: $34.00 - $48.00 Pay Info: Sign-on bonus available to eligible applicants!!
Department Details
32 bed unit providing care for adult medical and surgical trauma patients
\ Wide range of medical patients and general surgeries, including vascular surgery, Trauma, and Trauma Orthopedic
\ Sanford Health is recognized as a Hip Fracture Center of Excellence!
\ Sanford Health is a level 1 Trauma Center!
\ Busy, fast paced and challenging unit with a high patient turnover
\ Adult patients with an average length of stay of 3 days and average daily census of 31
\ Nurse - Patient ratio: 1:4-5 on Day and Evenings, 1:5-6 on Nights
\ Teamwork and safety are priorities for our patients and our team members
\ Clear communication and delegation are essential for the team’s success
\ Expectation of all team members: Everyone gets along and works together to provide excellent care to all of our patients!
\ Excellent unit for new grads that want to build a foundation. Trauma Med Surg unit can be a stepping stone to units like ICU, ER, etc. Explore your options with Trauma med surg and apply today!!
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.
- Req Number: R-0254795
- Job Function: Nursing
- Featured: No
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“Excellent unit for new grads that want to build a foundation.” · from this posting
Requirements
- 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.
Place
- City
- Fargo, ND
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Local household income
- $66,998/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% below the national average
- Campus
- Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Fargo area index 90.9, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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