Med/Surg RN in Bismarck, North Dakota
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Bismarck, ND
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,949/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.14
- Weekly
- $1,949
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,348
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $54.14/hour — 40% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Dakota ($38.81/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Dakota right now
- 159 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Dakota from 4 agencies, 33 of them in Bismarck.
- Pay in these listings: $38.06 – $87.51/hour, median $62.93/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Dakota: $38.81/hour ($80,725/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($67.27/hour across 81 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your med-surg expertise on the road with a 13-week travel contract in a medical-surgical float role in Bismarck. You will care for surgical and medical patients, including those recovering from joint procedures, fractures, bariatric and urology procedures, as well as patients with CHF, CVA, shortness of breath, and diabetes-related concerns. The role includes 12-hour day shifts, telemetry monitoring with RN strip confirmation, and experience with CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment. RNs should hold BLS certification and be comfortable floating across applicable units, working every other weekend and holiday, and participating in call coverage as scheduled.
Weather
Bismarck typically offers crisp, refreshing seasonal weather around this time of year, with cool temperatures, changing skies, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors between shifts. Pack layers for comfortable afternoons and cooler evenings.
Fun Things To Do
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Local adventure: Explore the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum.
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Outdoor escape: Walk or bike along the Missouri River.
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Day trip: Visit Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in Mandan.
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Day trip: Discover the trails, wildlife, and scenic overlooks at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
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City outing: Visit the North Dakota State Capitol grounds and observation areas.
Job Specifics
City and State: Bismarck, North Dakota
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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