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RN Inpatient - SMCF Operating Room

Sanford Health

Fargo, NDFull-time$34–48/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 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.

Unencumbered RN License, requiredMultistate RN Licensure, requiredDepartment-Specific Competencies And Certifications, required

Job overview

Sanford Health seeks a registered nurse for its Fargo operating room, a Level 1 Trauma facility with 16 operating rooms. The role provides patient care across preventive services, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, and collaborates with colleagues and physicians. The department handles elective, complex, and emergency cases across multiple specialties, with rotating shifts that include call coverage.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Care, nice to havePatient Assessment, nice to havePatient Education, nice to haveTriage, nice to haveCare Coordination, nice to haveInterdisciplinary Collaboration, nice to haveNursing Competency, 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 haveUnencumbered RN License, requiredMultistate RN Licensure, 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 Med Ctr Fargo Location: Fargo, ND Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $34.00 - $48.00

Department Details

Level 1 Trauma facility that offers 16 state-of-the- art operating rooms utilizing advanced cutting-edge technology.

The OR department is separated on two floors to help serve the specific needs of patients. On the 2nd floor, the center focuses on elective cases such as: Pediatrics and Pediatric Orthopedics, ENT, General, and Urology.

On the 3rd floor, there is focus on more complex cases and emergencies. We specialize on TRACS (Trauma Acute Care Services), General, Cardiovascular and Neurology. We collaborate with Cardiovascular/Peripheral-Vascular specialties including having Angio suites nearby. We have Neuro navigation systems and hybrid rooms. The OR utilizes block scheduling with all specialties. Call teams include General, TRACS, Cardiovascular and Ortho/Neuro. Rotating shifts encompass call with 24/7 shift coverage.

Sign on bonus available for eligible candidates!

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-0278515 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

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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