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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float / Swat - Full Time

Essentia Health·Fargo, North Dakota

$37 - $56/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care by floating between various hospital units such as medical-surgical, ICU, and emergency departments. Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans.

Building location: 32nd Avenue Building

Department

3014130 float pool - Med surg - 32nd hosp

Job description

The Registered Nurse Acute Care Float Pool provides high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centered care while working in various units or departments within the healthcare facility. This role requires adaptability, strong clinical skills, and the ability to quickly integrate into different teams. The Nurse steps in to cover staffing needs across the facility, due to absences, high census, or other operational demands.

Education qualifications

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct patient care in accordance with established nursing standards and facility policies
  • Float between units such as medical-surgical, telemetry, ICU, emergency, pediatrics, or others as needed
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Administer medications, treatments, and procedures safely and accurately
  • Monitor and document patient progress, updating records as required
  • Respond to emergencies and provide appropriate interventions
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members
  • Adapt quickly to different environments, electronic health record systems (EHRs), and team dynamics
  • Comply with infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards
  • 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)
  • Float Pool Premium Incentive pay, paid on top of base wage.
  • Career Ladder - designed to recognize professional development and differentiates levels of nursing expertise and contribution to nursing professional development.

Licensure/Certification qualifications

  • BSN or ADN from an accredited school or college of nursing
  • One year of acute care nursing experience
  • Current nursing license in state of employment
  • Basic Cardia Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of hire

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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

Holidays

Yes

Call obligation

No

UNION

Union posting deadline

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.

Requirements

Requires a BSN or ADN from an accredited nursing school and at least one year of acute care nursing experience. Candidates must hold a current state nursing license and obtain BCLS and ACLS certifications.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Medication Administration
  • Adaptability
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Care
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Emergency Response
  • Infection Control
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Acute Care Nursing

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$37 - $56/hr
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
EH

Hiring organization

Essentia Health

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...

Salary listed on 456 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

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Nursing roles in North Dakota are typically shaped by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, with employers often screening first for an accredited nursing degree and an unencumbered RN license. These positions can be competitive because preferred BSN preparation, structured residency programs, and strong onboarding are common differentiators, alongside benefits such as sign-on bonuses and technology investment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the employer’s preferred education and training fit.

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