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RN Inpatient - Psych - Full Time

Sanford Health

Fargo, NDFull-time$34–48/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$34–48/hr
Location
Fargo, ND
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RN License, requiredDepartment-Specific Competencies And Certifications, required

Job overview

Sanford Health is hiring a registered nurse for its 20-bed adult psychiatric inpatient unit in Fargo. The role provides patient care across preventive services, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, and collaborates with colleagues and physicians. The schedule is full-time, 36 hours per week, with rotating day and night shifts, including every third weekend and every other holiday. Psych or related clinical experience is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing, requiredClinical Experience, requiredPatient Care Coordination, nice to havePatient Assessment, nice to havePatient Education, nice to haveTriage, nice to haveNursing Interventions, nice to haveCare Collaboration, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveTime Management, nice to haveCritical Thinking, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Nursing Program Graduate, requiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing, nice to haveRN License, requiredDepartment-Specific Competencies and Certifications, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Careers With Purpose

As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, Sanford Health is always looking to innovate and grow. Grow with us by joining our team of over 18,000 nurses. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. You’ll work with people who value your advancement and help you find your niche.

Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr Location: Fargo, ND Address: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: $34.00 - $48.00

Department Details

Our Psychiatric Inpatient floor is a 20-bed unit serving adult patients with psychiatric illness.

Unit Highlights:

  • High employee satisfaction scores!

  • Nationally recognized for our performance improvement project.

  • Positive workplace environment – with a strong sense of “workplace family”!

Shifts: Day/Night rotation, including every third weekend and every other holiday.

*Must have psych or related clinical experience

*North Dakota RN License required at time of hire

Job Summary

We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide the high-quality care patients and families have come to expect from us. In our fast-paced work environment, the registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions. Whether you’re a newly graduated registered nurse or have years of experience as an RN, we want someone willing to work closely with our nursing leaders to advance the organization. We take pride in giving you the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventions

  • Collaborates with colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care

  • Empathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up along the continuum of care

  • Demonstrates competency and uses comprehensive nursing expertise

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0278685 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

How this job compares

Set against the 58,948 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$34–48/hr
  • North Dakota median$34–48/hr284 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr25,442 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $41/hr, is close to the North Dakota median midpoint ($41/hr) — in the middle half of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in North Dakota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 320 open Registered Nurse jobs in North Dakota and 58,948 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Dakota
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (29,104 postings).
Education
4,007 of the 58,948 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs

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