Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care

American Traveler

Mandan, North Dakota

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Eligibility: Skilled Nursing FacilityPost-Acute Care

Posted Aug 8

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Long Term Care
License: RN licenseActive ND or compact RN license required
Term: 13 weeks · starts Aug 31, 2026 · Travel

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License: Active ND or compact RN license required Check your license
License: Valid driver's license required for consideration
Certification: BLS certification required
Education: BSN not required for this position
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required

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Certification: IV-C certification preferred for LPNs

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for North Dakota travel rolesNorth Dakota travel postings that state pay run $1,500/week to $2,760/week, the middle half $1,580/week to $2,760/week, across 43 postings.
Travel package: Housing provided

Benefits

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Free private housing or generous housing subsidy
Tax Advantage Plan
Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance coverage
Weekly Payroll
Referral Bonuses

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Licensure Reimbursement
Travel Allowances
Continuing Education opportunities
401(k) Retirement Plan

The role and schedule

Charting: PointClickCare
Weekends: Every third weekend
On call: No call

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient: 1:32 stated in this posting

The workplace

American Traveler

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Staffing partner: American Traveler

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Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility position requiring a ND or compact RN license and 1 year of experience.

Details
Post-acute Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility (LTC/SNF) setting
128-bed facility with a patient ratio of 1:32
All diagnoses within the patient population
Uses Point Click Care (PCC) as the EMR
Night shift schedule from 1800-0630 on a 12-hour shift pattern
Every third weekend and every third holiday required
No on-call or call-back responsibilities
Requirements
Active ND or compact RN license required
BLS certification required
Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
BSN not required for this position
IV-C certification preferred for LPNs
Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

Complete a location-specific orientation pathway with facility staff Provide nursing care across a variety of diagnoses in a long-term care setting Candidates must reside within an 80-mile radius or utilize facility housing to qualify for travel rates; local candidates within this radius are accepted at a lower rate Two weeks' notice required for cancellations

What's around it?

In Mandan, ND

Mandan, NDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent: $1,083/mo
Household income: $71,780/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Mandan, ND

NeighborhoodsMandan offers a quieter, small-town residential texture directly across the Missouri River from Bismarck. Residential areas range from established, tree-lined grid streets in central and northwest Mandan around 5th and 11th Avenue NW to newer single-family developments along South Frontier Trail and Rosie Lane North. Neighborhoods throughout the city are characterized by a calm pace, modest noise levels, and an established community of long-term residents, with easy driving access to both Mandan amenities and Bismarck employment centers.

Mandan offers a quieter, small-town residential texture directly across the Missouri River from Bismarck. Residential areas range from established, tree-lined grid streets in central and northwest Mandan around 5th and 11th Avenue NW to newer single-family developments along South Frontier Trail and Rosie Lane North.

Neighborhoods throughout the city are characterized by a calm pace, modest noise levels, and an established community of long-term residents, with easy driving access to both Mandan amenities and Bismarck employment centers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: livability.com

Getting aroundCommutes in Mandan are remarkably short, with an average travel time of approximately 16 minutes. Transit infrastructure is extremely limited, so personal vehicles are necessary for healthcare workers commuting across the Missouri River bridges to Bismarck's hospitals or traveling within Morton County. While traffic congestion is minimal compared to larger metros, winter driving conditions require snow tires, block heaters, and extra travel time during heavy snowfalls.

Commutes in Mandan are remarkably short, with an average travel time of approximately 16 minutes. Transit infrastructure is extremely limited, so personal vehicles are necessary for healthcare workers commuting across the Missouri River bridges to Bismarck's hospitals or traveling within Morton County.

While traffic congestion is minimal compared to larger metros, winter driving conditions require snow tires, block heaters, and extra travel time during heavy snowfalls.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: areavibes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Missouri River and the surrounding rolling hills. South of town, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park features scenic bluff trails, historic military blockhouses, and camping along the water. Harmon Lake Recreation Area sits just north of Mandan, providing popular spots for kayaking, swimming, fishing, and trail hiking, while golfers utilize the 18-hole Mandan Municipal Golf Course. Across the river, regional multi-use trails connect to McDowell Dam Nature Park and Hawktree Golf Club.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Missouri River and the surrounding rolling hills. South of town, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park features scenic bluff trails, historic military blockhouses, and camping along the water.

Harmon Lake Recreation Area sits just north of Mandan, providing popular spots for kayaking, swimming, fishing, and trail hiking, while golfers utilize the 18-hole Mandan Municipal Golf Course. Across the river, regional multi-use trails connect to McDowell Dam Nature Park and Hawktree Golf Club.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: ndtourism.com Source 2: livability.com

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Living in Mandan

Positioned across the Missouri River from North Dakota's capital, Mandan offers relocating nurses a grounded, small-town identity paired with seamless access to major regional medical employers. Commutes are exceptionally manageable, averaging around 16 minutes, though public transit is virtually nonexistent and driving across the river bridges is required for most hospital shifts. Off duty, clinicians recharge at local fixtures like Brick Oven Bakery or dine in winter igloos along the water at The Paddle Trap. Outdoor access is a defining lifestyle feature, from the bluffs and blockhouses at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park to boating and camping at Harmon Lake. The metro's cultural core lies minutes away in Bismarck, spanning the North Dakota Heritage Center, the Dakota Zoo, and craft breweries. However, relocating healthcare professionals must be prepared for the realities of Northern Plains winters, which bring around 51 inches of snowfall and prolonged freezing stretches, alongside the geographical isolation of central North Dakota. For those seeking quiet neighborhoods, tight-knit community warmth, and effortless outdoor access, Mandan delivers an authentic, functional home base.

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As of 2026-04Source 1: livability.com Source 2: ndtourism.com Source 3: crosscountry.com Source 4: thehonestlocal.com

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Mandan, NDFrom Census ACS 2024.