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RN - Registered Nurse - Float / SWAT - Full Time

60 hours per pay period

$10,000/Associate RNs and $15,000/Bachelor RNs for all eligible Experienced and New Grad RNs with work commitment Sign On Bonus

Job ID: R053940

Fargo, North Dakota

At Essentia Health, registered nurses are on the front lines of our patient experience. Essentia Employees are driven by our mission, vision and values, and we strive to provide patient care like nowhere else in an environment that promotes personal and professional growth. Grow your career at Essentia Health.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at Essentia Health? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Compassionate
  • Team Player
  • Trustworthy
  • Positive
  • Productive
  • Curious

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"I’m motivated knowing that my role as a RN can make a positive impact in the lives of our patients whether it is a face-to-face visit, phone call or MyHealth message. We are empowered to provide a level of care for our patients that I would personally want to receive."

Kelly K.
Registered Nurse- Family Practice
Proctor, MN

"Essentia Health focuses on education and pushing an individual to be the best employee they can be. They are always looking for ways to improve patient care through new equipment, procedures, techniques, etc., and it is shown every day with patient satisfaction."

Anthony B.
Registered Nurse- Orthopedics/Urology
Duluth, MN

"We promote open communication and transparency throughout the nursing units. Our leadership is honest and has an open door to listen to any concerns staff may have. We work together as a team and help each other out."

Shana M.
Registered Nurse- Med/Surg
Fargo, ND

"At Essentia, you’re not just another employee— you’re an individual with a family, hobbies and professional career. Essentia’s healthcare team truly provides care “Like Nowhere Else”, whether it be for patients or employees."

Liz T.
Registered Nurse- Med/Surg
Brainerd, MN

Rewards

  • Healthcare

  • Healthcare FSA

  • Health & Wellness Programs

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Tutition Reimbursment

  • Professional Development

  • Paid Time Off

  • Life and Disability Insurance

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Responsibilities

Job ID R053940
Building Location
32nd Avenue Building
Department
14131 Float Pool - Med/Surg

Job Description:
Seeking a Registered to work as part of our float pool and SWAT team in acute care at our 32nd Avenue building in Fargo. This is a full-time position that involves working on various shifts, usually 7a to 7p days or 7p to 7a nights. Holiday rotation is required, as well as every third weekend. Schedule is 30 hours per week. There is a generous sign-on bonus of $10K for an ASN or $15K for a BSN, available to both new grads and experienced nurses. This RN will float between all three Med/Surg units, CIC, CEU and caring for overflow medical patients on CCU and ED if needed. 12-hour day/night rotation with every third weekend and every third holiday. Once fully oriented to the float nurse role and comfortable in that role, orientation to SWAT role. This role involves carrying a pager and floating throughout hospital with specific duties such as IV starts, PD catheter cares, lab draws, performing EKGs, help with admissions and discharges, assisting the floor nurses with multiple tasks, attending rapid responses, Stroke codes, Stemi alerts, Code blues, and critical patient alerts, and general rounding on all inpatient units. 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.

Education Qualifications:
  • BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about!  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.  We are like nowhere else:  https://vimeo.com/284233541

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Our Benefits are exceptional and include:

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

· Paid Time Off

· 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)

· Health and Dental Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Adoption Assistance

· Relocation reimbursement for qualifying positions


Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
  • Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year
FTE
0.75
Shift Rotation
Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
7 am / 7 pm
Shift End Time
7 pm / 7 am
Pay Range
$36.30 - $54.45 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.


Weekends
Every Third
Holidays
Yes

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.


Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

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