
Med/Surg RN in Fargo, North Dakota
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $3,024/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $84.00
- Weekly
- $3,024
- Yearly (full-time)
- $157,248
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $84.00/hour — 116% 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
- 167 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Dakota from 4 agencies, 45 of them in Fargo.
- Pay in these listings: $47.06 – $87.51/hour, median $62.78/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
Join our team as a dedicated Med Surg RN for a 13-week travel contract based in Fargo, North Dakota. This role offers the opportunity to work in a bustling, large hospital environment, where you'll be providing essential care on a variety of units including oncology, trauma, neuro, and cardiac. Your days will be filled with head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, care plan documentation, and wound/line/drain care—all in a fast-paced setting that keeps you on your toes. The assignment stands out because you'll have the chance to float between multiple campuses and units, gaining diverse experience in a trauma level 2 hospital. Expect to work 12-hour days, every other weekend, and some holidays, with shifts scheduled to keep your routine balanced while challenging your skills in a busy hospital atmosphere.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year typically features cool, crisp days with the possibility of light snow. It’s the perfect season for outdoor adventures, with clear skies and brisk air making every outing refreshingly invigorating.
Fun Things To Do:
- Fargo-Moorhead Sculpture Walk: Explore an outdoor trail showcasing public art installations throughout downtown Fargo.
- Red River Zoo: Visit this family-friendly zoo that houses a variety of North American animals and offers engaging exhibits.
- Wild Rice Lake Day Trip: Experience a scenic paddle or boat ride across Wild Rice Lake, perfect for nature lovers.
- Otter Tail Lake Getaway: Take a weekend escape to Otter Tail Lake for fishing, boating, or simply relaxing by the water.
- Souris River Canoeing Adventure: Enjoy a day of canoeing along the Souris River, with opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy the peaceful scenery.
Job Specifics:
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 48 hours
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