Nurse Co Op Summer 2026
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 16.26-24.38 / hour
Posted on Aug 26, 2025
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $16.26 - $24.38Summary:
Pay rate is $20.00 per hourThe Nurse Co-op is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to assist in providing individualized nursing care, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Nurse Co-op integrates academic learning with practice opportunity. The Nurse Co-op functions as a member of the patient care team by caring for patients and providing support services, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Essential Job Functions:
Completes all documentation as delegated and according to standard operating procedures.
Administers medications utilizing the 6 Rights according to standard operating procedure and under clinical supervision of a registered nurse
Receives reports for patient/unit assignment. Reviews the plan of care and assists the Registered Nurse in updating, as appropriate while keeping the patient and patient’s family in the plan of care.
Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers as delegated by the registered nurse. Assists with nursing procedures, gathering equipment as needed and providing patient care as appropriate. Reports changes in patient conditions.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
Notes:
Must be enrolled working towards a Bachelors in Nursing Degree and in good academic standing, as defined by the applicable University/College.
Must be enrolled in a BSN nursing CO-OP course or an approved/equivalent course and two semesters of clinical experience required prior to start.
Special requirements preferred in Family Birthing Center or NICU: Completion of maternity nursing course
Critical Care: Completion of a critical care clinical experience.
Language Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent DriverReference ID: R6235Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
