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Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care/OB

Essentia Health·Fargo, North Dakota

$37 - $56/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

Responsible for organizing and providing comprehensive nursing care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Coordinates lactation education and support while ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and facility goals.

Building location: 32nd Avenue Building

Department

3013290 nursing - Birthplace - 32nd hosp

Job description

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

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.

Responsible for the coordination of lactation education and support within the nursing division.

NICU RN's in Fargo, ND are required to perform transport via helicopter and Ambulance.

Education qualifications

Educational Requirements

• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing

Licensure/Certification qualifications

Certification/Licensure Requirements

  • L&D RN Experience Preferred
  • Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required when moving to level 3 NICU RN. (After 2 years of employment, or longer as approved by the manager.)

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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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Our Benefits are exceptional and Include

  • Health Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
  • Life and Disability Insurance options
  • Adoption Assistance

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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 13,500 employees, including 3,500 registered nurses & licensed practical nurses, 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, 70 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services and one research institute.

Essentia Health is accredited as a level 3 Accountable Care Organization, the highest level of certification possible, by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

FTE

0.9

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift start time: varies

Shift end time: varies

Weekends

Holidays

No

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.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$37 - $56/hr
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
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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 450 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

North Dakota acute care OB RN demand remains steady

In North Dakota, acute care and obstetric RN roles are typically driven by ongoing hospital staffing needs, especially in units that support labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current state licensure, a BSN or ADN, and certifications such as BCLS, NRP, and sometimes PALS, depending on unit level. Review the unit’s certification expectations early and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time before you apply.

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