Job Opportunity – PACU Registered Nurse – North Dakota
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 8 or 12-hour shifts with varied weekend rotation; occasional nights; backup call rotation with staff (approximately 2 weeknights per month and up to every 4th weekend)
Highlights:
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Phase I PACU supporting a Level 1 Trauma Center with dual-floor operation (18-bay and 14-bay units serviced by the same team)
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Diverse case mix including all surgical specialties, adult and pediatric patients, ICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and Interventional Radiology post-procedure care
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ASPAN-standard nurse-to-patient ratios (1:1 or 2:1 depending on acuity)
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Epic charting system with modern equipment including Phillips monitors, ventilators, BiPap, and AcuDose medication dispensing
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Potential to float between campuses for Phase I PACU coverage
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Hospital-provided scrubs and comprehensive orientation with buddy RN support
Requirements:
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Active North Dakota RN license (must be in hand to submit)
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BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (all American Heart Association)
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Minimum 2 years of PACU experience in an acute care/hospital setting (outpatient surgery center experience does not qualify)
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Experience in large hospital environments (250+ beds preferred)
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Ability to care for high-acuity patients and pediatric population (average 5 to 15 pediatric patients per day)
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Critical Care experience strongly preferred
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Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This PACU role offers experienced nurses the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment within a Level 1 Trauma Center. You'll provide critical post-operative and post-procedural care across a broad spectrum of specialties and patient populations, from pediatrics to complex adult cases. With state-of-the-art technology, supportive orientation, and adherence to national PACU standards, this position is ideal for skilled nurses looking to advance their expertise in a dynamic acute care setting.
