Registered Nurse (RN) - Float / Swat - Full Time
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: The Registered Nurse Acute Care Float Pool
provides high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centered care
while working in various units or departments within the healthcare
facility. This role requires adaptability, strong clinical skills,
and the ability to quickly integrate into different teams. The
Nurse steps in to cover staffing needs across the facility, due to
absences, high census, or other operational demands. Education
Qualifications: Key Responsibilities: - Deliver direct patient care
in accordance with established nursing standards and facility
policies - Float between units such as medical-surgical, telemetry,
ICU, emergency, pediatrics, or others as needed - Assess, plan,
implement, and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with
multidisciplinary teams - Administer medications, treatments, and
procedures safely and accurately - Monitor and document patient
progress, updating records as required - Respond to emergencies and
provide appropriate interventions - Communicate effectively with
patients, families, and team members - Adapt quickly to different
environments, electronic health record systems (EHRs), and team
dynamics - Comply with infection control, safety, and quality
assurance standards - BSN or ADN from an accredited school or
college of nursing - One year of acute care nursing experience -
Current nursing license in state of employment - Basic Cardia Life
Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire - Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of
hire Licensure/Certification Qualifications: - BSN or ADN from an
accredited school or college of nursing - One year of acute care
nursing experience - Current nursing license in state of employment
- Basic Cardia Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of
hire - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
within 1 year of hire 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 practitioners, 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, 78 clinics, six long-term
care facilities, six assisted living and independent living
facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one
research institute. 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. Job Location: 32nd Avenue
Building Shift Rotation: Day/Night Rotation (United States of
America) Shift Start/End: 7am | 7pm/7pm | 7am Hours Per Pay Period:
72 Compensation Range: $37.10 - $55.65 / hour Union: FTE: 0.9
Weekends: Yes Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
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