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Sanford Health
Fargo, North Dakota

Neurocritical Care NP

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Full Practice Authority
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Neurocritical care NP in Fargo. 12-hour varied shifts. Manage complex neuro ICU patients. Join largest rural health system.

Join Sanford Health as a Neurocritical Care NP in Fargo, North Dakota. 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: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Requirements

  • Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
  • Minimum 1–2 years of experience in critical care or neurology setting preferred.
  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Work with Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

Key Responsibilities

The Neurocritical Care NP provides advanced nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex neurological conditions in the ICU. Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures, managing critically ill patients, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team for treatment planning.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification (preferred)CCRN (preferred)

Key Skills

Neurological AssessmentCritical Care ManagementCentral Line PlacementArterial Line PlacementLumbar PuncturesVentilator ManagementIntracranial Pressure MonitoringSeizure ManagementCerebral Perfusion ManagementDiagnostic Test InterpretationPatient EducationElectronic Health Records

Critical Care Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

In North Dakota, Nurse Practitioner listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$150k across 47 listings, vs ~$137k nationally (39,884 listings).

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

North Dakota's cost-of-living index is 92.0 (US average = 100) — North Dakota ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

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