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Nursing Assistant Med Surg Ortho

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Essentia Health

Fargo, North Dakota

Sign-on bonus

Still listed, seen 4 days ago · Posted Aug 20

Shift
8-hour rotating
Hours a week
32
Unit
MED SURG 5TH FLOOR - 32ND HOSP

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour rotating · 32 hours
Term
Permanent
On the floor
No call
Practice
Union position
Setting
Hospital
Unit
MED SURG 5TH FLOOR - 32ND HOSP
More role details
Hiring contact
contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Sign-on bonus
$1,500
Tuition assistance
Offered

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About this role

Building Location

32nd Avenue Building

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Department

3013180 med surg 5th floor - 32nd hosp

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. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to: Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies

Education

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred, if no CNA, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within three months of date of employment.

BLS certification required within 3 months after hire.

Certification

Requirements

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.

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Sign on incentive $1,500

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Our Benefits are exceptional and Include

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

401k (with Essentia Health annual match)

Life and Disability Insurance options

Adoption Assistance

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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 13,500 employees, including 3,500 registered nurses & licensed practical nurses, 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, 70 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services and one research institute.

Essentia Health is accredited as a level 3 Accountable Care Organization, the highest level of certification possible, by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

Fte

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

7:00 am and 3:00 pm

Shift End Time

3:30 pm and 11:30 pm

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Compensation Range

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.

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Requirements

  • Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred, if no CNA, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within three months of date of employment.
  • BLS certification required within 3 months after hire.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.
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  • Sign on incentive $1,500

Benefits highlights

  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Place

City
Fargo, North Dakota
Median rent
$946/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$66,998/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
9% below the national average

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

Campus
32nd Avenue Building
Address
3000 32ND AVE SOUTH, FARGO, ND, 58104
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.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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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…

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