Registered Nurse Telemetry
Fargo, North Dakota
RN
Sign-on bonusPosted Aug 25
- Shift
- 12-hour rotating
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- Tele
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour rotating · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Weekends
- Every third weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- No call
- Practice
- Union position
- Setting
- Hospital
More role details
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
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.
About this role
Building Location
32nd Avenue Building
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Department
3013230 telemetry - 32nd hosp
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. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.
Education
Qualifications
- BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
RN Hiring Incentive Eligible Position: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $7500 (ADN) and up to $10,000 (BSN)
Licensure/Certification
Qualifications
Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year
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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 more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, 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, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
Fte
0.9
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
7am | 7pm
Shift End Time
7pm | 7am
Weekends
Every 3rd
Holidays
Yes
Call Obligation
No
Union
Compensation Range
$38.22 - $57.33
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
- 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
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year
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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 more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, 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, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
Place
- City
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Rent against this pay
- 13% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $66,998/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% below the national average
- 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
$946 median rent against $7,488 a month at $48/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
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.
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About the employer
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
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
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