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Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care/ICU - Full Time

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Essentia Health

Fargo, North Dakota

Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 25

Shift
12-hour rotating
Hours a week
36
Unit
ICU

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

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

About this role

Building Location

32nd Avenue Building

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Department

3013080 ICU - 32nd hosp

Essentia Health Fargo is seeking Registered Nurse(s) for our Intermediate Care and ICU Units. This role will work 36 hours per week, rotating

  • 12 hour shifts days/nights with an every 3rd weekend and every holiday rotation.

Education

Qualifications

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.

Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

1 year of IMC/ICU Experience Preferred

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

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)

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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

Yes- every third weekend, every third holiday

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

  • 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.
  • 1 year of IMC/ICU Experience Preferred
  • 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
  • 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)
  • ***
  • 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
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.

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.

Map showing the location of Fargo, ND
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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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ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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