North Dakota Travel Nurse Jobs

The most popular nursing specialties with positions available in North Dakota include:

The Peace Garden State is a really great surprise for smart travelers who uncover this hidden gem! North Dakota’s rich culture, scenic beauty, and consistent demand for travelers in well-paying jobs, make it a great location for travel nurses and travel allied health professionals. With a cost of living under the national average and solid traveler compensation, North Dakota is also a wonderful place to stretch your dollar and pad your savings. Read on to learn more about this great state and why you should look no further than north for your next travel nursing job opportunity!

North Dakota has consistent demand for skilled, experienced travel nurses and travel allied health professionals! It’s a great place to take an assignment and feel like you’re really making an impact in people’s lives, while adopting a bit slower pace of life. Plus, North Dakota has a cost of living under the national average, which is always a bonus for travelers financially.

Best Hospitals in North Dakota

U.S. News & World Report’s 2020/2021 Best Hospitals list evaluated 50 hospitals in North Dakota — three of which met high U.S. News standards and are ranked in the state. That includes #1-ranked Sanford Medical Center Fargo in Fargo, #2-ranked Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in Bismarck, and #3-ranked CHI St. Alexius Health-Bismarck in Bismarck. There are also many other non-hospital healthcare facilities throughout the state of North Dakota where you might find a great travel nursing assignment. 

Additionally, U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best States list ranked North Dakota at #14 overall, as well as #4 for infrastructure, #8 for natural environment, and #16 for fiscal stability.

ND Nurse Licensure

North Dakota is currently a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The NLC allows nurses to practice in other NLC states without having to get additional state licenses. New states are frequently joining so keep an eye on the latest NLC map. In the meantime, our team is always happy to help you with any North Dakota state licensing questions.

To Do and See in North Dakota

North Dakota flies under the radar but there’s lots to experience here, like scenic natural beauty, a unique history and blend of cultures, and tons of activities for the outdoorsy.

The Peace Garden State is home to the gorgeous Theodore Roosevelt National Park, named for the president whose conservation efforts and love of outdoors moved him to establish 150 national forests, five national parks, 18 national monuments, and other important protected public land. His stunning namesake park is part of the northern badlands.

The International Peace Garden is a colorful and moving testament to being neighborly located along the U.S.-Canadian border. The Maah Daah Hey Trail, Enchanted Highway, and so much more will offer you great experiences in North Dakota.

Culturally, North Dakota has a unique blend of mainly Native American, German, and Scandinavian roots, which reflects throughout the state. That means a unique tradition of cuisine including walleye, hot dish, lefse, goulash, sauerkraut, cheese buttons, chokecherries, Indian tacos, wojapi, beans, and more.

Quick North Dakota Facts

• State Nickname: The Peace Garden State
• Capital City: Bismarck
• Largest Cities: Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo
• Charming Towns: Devil’s Lake, Horace, Medora, Jamestown
• Cost of Living: 28th-lowest cost of living in U.S.
• Average RN Salary: $71,200
• Random Trivia: North Dakota is home to 63 wildlife refuges, more than any other state! Plus, The Peace Garden State is fittingly the nation’s #1 producer of honey.