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RN Inpatient - Med/Surg Observation

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 22

Shift and hours
Rotating36 hours a week
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
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. Check your license
Certification
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Preferred

Education
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.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for North Dakota staff rolesNorth Dakota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $47/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $42/hr, across 234 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$20,000

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k/Retirement
  • Life Insurance

The role and schedule

Weekends
Every third weekend

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.

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Sanford Health
Health system employer
Hospital
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
Address
300 N 7TH ST, BISMARCK, ND, 58506
CMS rating
4 of 5 stars
Beds
226
Magnet
Designated since 2008

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for holiday and call?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, 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.

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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: Bismarck Med Ctr
  • Location: Bismarck, ND
  • Address: 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
  • Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts

Job

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: $33.00 - $48.00 Pay Info: $20,000 sign on bonus available to eligible candidates!

Department Details

  • Work a rotating day/night schedule with every third weekend and two holidays a year required.
  • Perform the comprehensive bedside care of a typical med/surg nurse.

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 Bismarck, ND

Bismarck, NDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Median rent
$999/mo
Household income
$78,387/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Bismarck, ND

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