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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Fargo, North Dakota

Join a high-acuity critical care team as an ICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Fargo, ND. This 13-week travel contract offers experienced critical care nurses the opportunity to care for complex neuro, cardiac, cardiothoracic surgery, trauma, medical, and surgical patients while working across multiple ICU settings. Fargo is a welcoming, vibrant community with excellent outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a strong healthcare environment.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Fargo, North Dakota
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,290–$2,410
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Weekend-focused day shifts; every other weekend and every other holiday. Straight-night weekend coverage may be considered.
• Call: No call required
• Orientation: 32 hours during the first week of the assignment
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Critically ill neuro, cardiac, cardiothoracic surgery, trauma, medical, and surgical patients
• Staffing: Typical ICU ratio of 1 nurse to 2 patients; assignments may include up to 3 patients when floating to other areas
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent ICU Registered Nurse or critical care nursing experience
• Experience in a large hospital environment with more than 250 beds
• Level I or Level II trauma experience
• Demonstrated experience independently caring for critically ill patients
• Proficiency titrating vasopressors; this experience must be reflected on the resume or skills checklist
• Current Registered Nurse license in North Dakota or a compact state
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Current NIHSS certification
• Epic charting experience
• BSN is not required
• Ability to work across multiple critical care areas and adapt to daily unit assignments
• Travel eligibility is subject to residence-distance requirements; applicants living within 60 miles of the assignment location may not qualify

ICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for 1–3 critically ill patients based on unit assignment and acuity
• Manage patients requiring vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, inotropes, antiarrhythmics, and other titratable infusions
• Care for patients across neuro, cardiac, cardiothoracic surgery, trauma, medical, and surgical populations
• Assist with bedside procedures, including rapid sequence intubation, external ventricular drain placement, tracheostomy, line placement, and diagnostic testing
• Float among critical care areas, including intermediate and higher-acuity ICU settings, according to department needs
• May float to medical-surgical units to support patient care and staffing needs
• Call in before each shift to confirm the assigned critical care unit and work location for the day
• Document accurately in Epic and follow established medication, safety, and clinical protocols
• Utilize advanced equipment and monitoring technologies, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, EVD systems, Impella devices, patient monitoring systems, and automated infusion and feeding pumps
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, effective patient outcomes

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Fargo, North Dakota, and join a high-acuity critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.