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Nursing Assistant - Cardiac - Part time - Nights

Sanford Health logoSanford Health$17.00–$24.00/hrND, FargoPart timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $17–$24 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in North Dakota post a median of $21.34 an hour, the middle half $20.25–$22.50, across 91 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in North Dakota earn a median of $22.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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ND,Fargo-Medical Center-General Medical And Surgical Hospitals in Fargo reported 143 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,965,966 hours worked: 5.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

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Medicare gives Sanford Medical Center Fargo 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; North Dakota's hospitals average 3.1). 70% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · North Dakota hospitals by rating.

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About the job

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00

Union Position

No

Department Details

Our Cardiac Unit is a fast-paced environment, lots of learning opportunities for nursing students, and great teamwork!

Shifts: Nights - including a weekend and holiday rotation. Option for self-scheduling

Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The Patient Care Technician provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Job Description

Records vital statistics and other basic health information. Administers basic health care and medical treatments; provides assistance with basic daily living activities, including dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, etc., meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.

Cleans patient living areas or treatment rooms. Collects non-invasive biological specimens from patient. Prepares patient treatment areas for use; prepares and cleans medical equipment; disposes of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Performs clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare. Strong communication, customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills are needed on a daily basis. When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.

If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility or a student nurse, currently enrolled at a school approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing, who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

From Sanford Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Sanford Health

Sanford Health is a nonprofit rural health system with 60 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) hospitals, 315 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) clinic locations and 60,000 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) employees across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health

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