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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Neurology - Nights

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Essentia Health

Fargo, North Dakota

Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 17

Shift
Nights
Unit
Med-Surg

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$38/hr
nursing in North Dakota$32/hr

The median for nursing in North Dakota is $32/hr, across 113 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

About this role

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. Med/Surg is a great place to gain confidence in your nursing skills as you will see a variety of patients and diagnoses. Essentia Health in Fargo is a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Our Neuro unit sees Stroke patients, Post-op back and neck surgeries, Patients needing a neurological work-up for dizziness, confusion, and weakness, Medical and Surgical patients include COPD, abdominal pain/GI bleeds, hernia repairs, ENT procedures, and post-op urological patients. 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.

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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
  • RN License

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • 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.

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Essentia Health

Headquarters sits at 502 E. Second Street in Duluth. If you are a new graduate, the Nurse Residency is built as a yearlong structured program—monthly class, 1:1 coaching, NCLEX prep, and mentorship through your first year—with applications open for August…

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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  • 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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