Nursing Assistant, Float - Resource Team - PT

Sanford

Fargo, North Dakota

Posted Nov 3

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days
Term: Permanent

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Certification: If working in North Dakota (ND) or Minnesota (MN) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the NA Registry as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Dept. of Health or through the Minnesota Dept. of Health within four months from the date of hire.
Also asks: If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry with current work eligibility.
Also asks: Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
Also asks: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Preferred

Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Education: High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00

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Department Details

Come and join our Resource Team! This position is great for Nursing students looking for a variety in their day. The Resource Team is a FLOAT position that allows you to see and experience multiple units and hospitals! Shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm and 3:00pm. Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation. Summary The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The NA provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Job Description

Provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities; bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs. Administer delegated tasks and treatments. Record vital statistics and other basic health information.

Will collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients as needed. Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare. Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.

Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms. When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients. Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. If working in North Dakota (ND) or Minnesota (MN) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the NA Registry as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Dept. of Health or through the Minnesota Dept. of Health within four months from the date of hire.

If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aid Registry with current work eligibility. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

What's around it?

In Fargo, ND

Fargo, NDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Median rent: $946/mo
Household income: $66,998/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Fargo, ND

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals often look at downtown Fargo for modern condos and Broadway nightlife, while Reddit newcomers recommend Old South Fargo and Far North Fargo for established, tree-lined streets; New/Far South Fargo and South West Fargo are mostly newer, often tree-less development. Named south-Fargo upscale pockets include Osgood (near parks and schools), Rose Creek (golf-course with mature landscaping), Eagle Pointe, Cottagewood, Rocking Horse Farm, and Prairie Farms. West Fargo draws movers with newer stock and a top-rated school district; Horace is the metro’s new-construction capital; Moorhead is the more affordable Minnesota side with college-town character. Locals also cite Briarwood, South 8th Street, and Timberline for unique or historic homes and a peaceful atmosphere.

Young professionals often look at downtown Fargo for modern condos and Broadway nightlife, while Reddit newcomers recommend Old South Fargo and Far North Fargo for established, tree-lined streets; New/Far South Fargo and South West Fargo are mostly newer, often tree-less development. Named south-Fargo upscale pockets include Osgood (near parks and schools), Rose Creek (golf-course with mature landscaping), Eagle Pointe, Cottagewood, Rocking Horse Farm, and Prairie Farms.

West Fargo draws movers with newer stock and a top-rated school district; Horace is the metro’s new-construction capital; Moorhead is the more affordable Minnesota side with college-town character. Locals also cite Briarwood, South 8th Street, and Timberline for unique or historic homes and a peaceful atmosphere.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: designerhomesfm.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: modernmarketrealtors.com

Getting aroundU.S. News reports an average commute of about 13.79 minutes in Fargo, a compact-metro figure relocators describe as an easy-drive lifestyle. Downtown Fargo, Broadway, and the Brewhalla district are the most walkable cores, and the area has more than 185 miles of bike paths. Sanford Health and Essentia Health are named as major local employers, but sources do not identify specific hospital routes, transit lines, or parking conditions at those campuses.

U.S. News reports an average commute of about 13.79 minutes in Fargo, a compact-metro figure relocators describe as an easy-drive lifestyle. Downtown Fargo, Broadway, and the Brewhalla district are the most walkable cores, and the area has more than 185 miles of bike paths.

Sanford Health and Essentia Health are named as major local employers, but sources do not identify specific hospital routes, transit lines, or parking conditions at those campuses.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: fargomoorhead.org Source 3: ndtourism.com Source 4: upnorthrealtygroup.com

OutdoorsLindenwood Park sits on the Red River with walking and biking trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters, and kayaking. The Red River is used for kayaking and fishing, and the metro claims more than 185 miles of bike paths. Red River Zoo focuses on cold-hardy species such as red pandas, snow leopards, and gray wolves. Golf is part of the landscape—Rose Creek and The Ranch at The Wilds are golf-course communities—and summer and early fall are the prime outdoor window.

Lindenwood Park sits on the Red River with walking and biking trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters, and kayaking. The Red River is used for kayaking and fishing, and the metro claims more than 185 miles of bike paths.

Red River Zoo focuses on cold-hardy species such as red pandas, snow leopards, and gray wolves. Golf is part of the landscape—Rose Creek and The Ranch at The Wilds are golf-course communities—and summer and early fall are the prime outdoor window.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: ndtourism.com Source 2: lemon8-app.com Source 3: fargomoorhead.org Source 4: modernmarketrealtors.com

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Living in Fargo

Fargo-Moorhead is a young (median age 30.7), compact prairie metro where Sanford Health and Essentia Health help anchor a diverse job market and the typical commute is about 14 minutes. Downtown Broadway and the Brewhalla district concentrate coffee at Moonrise Cafe, murals, craft beer, and the historic Fargo Theatre; Fargodome concerts and NDSU Bison games add a bigger-city pulse. Old South and Far North Fargo offer trees and quieter streets; new south and southwest subdivisions can feel treeless. Lindenwood Park, more than 185 miles of bike paths, and Red River kayaking define warm-weather life, with the zoo and Yunker Farm for families. The tradeoff is winter—real cold, wind, and flat prairie—against cheap living, short drives, and family-friendly schools, especially in West Fargo.

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As of 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: modernmarketrealtors.com Source 3: fargomoorhead.org Source 4: ndtourism.com Source 5: upnorthrealtygroup.com Source 6: reddit.com Source 7: reddit.com Source 8: youtube.com Source 9: lemon8-app.com

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Fargo, NDFrom Census ACS 2024.