Posted Jul 9, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 15, 2026
What this might mean for you
Sanford Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $71k–$100k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
At a glance
Shift
day
Weekends, holidays, call
No weekends & no major holidays.
Workplace
Sanford Health
Hiring employer
Sanford Health
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
Float position for South University Orthopedic Surgical Services including the Day Unit, Recovery Care, PACU, ECT, & Eye Center Day Unit. Monday through Friday 8-hour shifts with potential to move to 10 and
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• 12 hour shifts. No weekends & no major holidays. Sign on bonus available for eligible candidates. Plans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventions. Collaborates with colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Empathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up along the continuum of care.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
Benefits
health insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
work/life balance benefits
generous time off package
sign on bonus
About the employer
SA
Sanford Health
Hospital
Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with 55,000 employees serving over 2 million patients and nearly 415,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North…
4.0 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Largest rural health system in the U.S. with extensive resources and 55,000 employees across multiple states
+Diverse nursing specialty opportunities including behavioral health, neuro med/surg, and infusion services
+Accredited Stroke Center and Level I Trauma Center designations referenced in job postings
What reviewers flag
−Only 50% of employees report being motivated by the organization's mission, vision, and values per Comparably data (349 participants)
−Large multi-state system with 55,000 employees may involve organizational complexity and bureaucratic processes
Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not provided in the available research data.
Fargo sits on the Red River along North Dakota's eastern edge, offering a friendly college-town atmosphere backed by steady healthcare demand. The city balances Midwest practicality with cultural amenities from nearby universities, making it an approachable landing spot for nurses seeking reliability over hustle.
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