Registered Nurse - RN - Step Down ICU - Straight Nights

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 46,838 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intermediate Care Unit. The RN will use the nursing process to deliver individualized care, collaborate with physicians, and ensure comprehensive care planning across all phases of care.

A valid RN license is required or multistate licensure per NLC state rules. The IMC handles post‑operative cases and patients with complex needs, with a focus on safety and coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license and state licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with physicians and inter‑professional colleagues to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Coordinate patient care, education, triage and other nursing interventions.

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $34.00 - $48.00
Pay Info: Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants!

Department Details

The Intermediate Care Unit is a 16-bed specialty unit designed for patients who need frequent

monitoring and advanced interventions but do not require the intensity of critical care. Our

team cares for patients recovering from Trans-femoral Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVR),

post-operative surgeries, and acute but stable STEMIs and Non-STEMIs. We also manage

patients with secured airways on ventilators, low-dose vasopressors, and those recovering from

strokes, traumatic injuries, or detoxification. The IMC bridges the gap between intensive care

and general medical-surgical units, offering a safe and supportive environment for patients with

complex medical needs as they continue their recovery.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care. Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

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 [e-mail] .

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-0269697
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No