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LPN Career Guide
North Dakota

Real salary data, where to find jobs, top employers, and travel nursing opportunities in North Dakota.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Avg $56,697/yr ๐Ÿฅ Active Job Market โœˆ๏ธ Travel Nursing Available ๐ŸŸข NLC Compact State

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LPN Salary in North Dakota

$56,697
Avg Annual Salary
$27.26/hr
Avg Hourly Rate
$1,700โ€“$2,100
Travel LPN Weekly Pay
$59,730
National LPN Median
๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: North Dakota's oil-boom economy supports strong wages. Sanford Health and CHI are the two dominant employers and both actively recruit LPNs year-round.

Where to Find LPN Jobs in North Dakota

Click any employer link to go directly to their careers page or job listing. Verify openings directly โ€” postings change frequently.

Sanford Health
๐Ÿ“ Bismarck & Fargo, ND  ยท  Hospital System
Hospital System Apply / View Jobs โ†’
CHI St. Alexius Health
๐Ÿ“ Bismarck, ND  ยท  Hospital
Hospital Apply / View Jobs โ†’
North Dakota Veterans Home
๐Ÿ“ Lisbon, ND  ยท  Veterans / LTC
Veterans Apply / View Jobs โ†’
ZipRecruiter โ€“ All ND LPN Jobs
๐Ÿ“ Statewide  ยท  Job Board
Job Board Apply / View Jobs โ†’
๐Ÿ” Search All North Dakota LPN Jobs on Indeed โ†’ โšก View Jobs on ZipRecruiter โ†’

Work Settings for LPNs in North Dakota

๐Ÿฅ Hospital systems (Sanford, CHI) ๐Ÿฅ Long-term care facilities ๐Ÿฅ Rural health clinics ๐Ÿฅ State veterans facilities

Travel Nursing in North Dakota

North Dakota is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Your ND license works in 40+ states โ€” great for travel nursing assignments.

Travel LPN assignments typically run 8โ€“13 weeks and pay $1,700โ€“$2,100/week โ€” often with housing stipends included. Top travel agencies actively recruiting for North Dakota:

Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) โ€” North Dakota

โœ… NLC Compact Member โ€” Your license works in 40+ states

North Dakota is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), meaning your North Dakota LPN license is automatically recognized in 40+ other compact states. This makes it easy to pick up travel assignments or relocate without re-applying for licensure.

RequirementDetail
Governing BoardNorth Dakota Board of Nursing
Average Salary$56,697/year ยท $27.26/hour
Travel LPN Pay$1,700โ€“$2,100/week (13-week contracts)
NLC Compact MemberYes โ€” NLC member
Top Job BoardsIndeed ยท ZipRecruiter
Top Travel AgenciesAmerican Traveler ยท Advantis Medical ยท NuWest ยท TLC Nursing

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Frequently Asked Questions

The average LPN salary in North Dakota is $56,697/year ($27.26/hour) according to Salary.com 2026 data. Travel LPN assignments pay $1,700โ€“$2,100/week. Salaries vary by setting โ€” government and hospital positions tend to pay more than LTC facilities.
The highest concentration of LPN jobs in North Dakota is in long-term care facilities, hospital systems, and home health agencies. See the employer list above for direct links to apply. Indeed and ZipRecruiter are updated daily with new postings.
Yes โ€” travel LPN assignments in North Dakota typically pay $1,700โ€“$2,100/week on 8โ€“13 week contracts. Agencies like American Traveler, Advantis Medical, and NuWest actively recruit for North Dakota positions. Some postings include housing stipends.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) are the same credential โ€” Texas and California use LVN while all other states including North Dakota use LPN. The NCLEX-PN exam and scope of practice are identical. Visit lpn-lvn.com for more.
Many LPNs in North Dakota advance through LPN-to-RN bridge programs, which credit prior nursing experience. Completing the bridge can increase salary from $56,697 to $80,000+ annually. Visit lpn-rn.com for bridge program options.
โš ๏ธ Data Disclaimer: Salary figures are sourced from Salary.com (June 2026) and ZipRecruiter (2026 data). Employer listings and job URLs are provided for informational purposes โ€” job availability changes frequently. We strive to update this page at least once per year, but figures may lag. Always verify salary, openings, and requirements directly with employers and the North Dakota Board of Nursing. This page may contain affiliate links.

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North Dakota

North Dakota LPN Scope

North Dakota LPN Scope of Practice โ€” What You Can and Can't Do

North Dakota LPNs are regulated by the ND Board of Nursing. North Dakota is an NLC state.

You Can Direct Patient Care

  • Medication administration (oral, IM, SubQ, topical, rectal, inhaled)
  • Focused assessments and ongoing monitoring
  • Wound care and dressing changes
  • Vital signs and point-of-care testing
  • Foley catheter insertion and management
  • Tracheostomy care and suctioning
  • Contributing to care plans
  • Supervising CNAs/UAPs

Conditional IV Therapy

  • LPNs may perform IV therapy after completing a Board-approved course
  • Must work under direction of an RN or physician
  • Peripheral IV starts and IV fluid/medication administration permitted
  • LPNs CANNOT administer blood products, chemotherapy, or manage central lines

You Cannot RN-Only Functions

  • Comprehensive assessments
  • Creating or modifying care plans
  • Blood product or chemotherapy administration
  • Central line management
  • Triage
  • Independent practice

North Dakota LPN-to-RN Bridge Programs

SchoolFormatTimelineDetails
Bismarck State CollegeOn-campus + clinical12โ€“16 monthsADN bridge in Bismarck
Excelsior University100% OnlineSelf-pacedOnline + local clinicals โ€” popular with rural ND nurses

North Dakota Board of Nursing Contact

  • Website: ndbon.org
  • Phone: (701) 328-9777
  • Address: 919 S 7th St, Suite 504, Bismarck, ND 58504

Ready for the Next Step?

Bridge from LPN to RN โ€” Expand Your Scope and Your Paycheck

Tired of scope limitations? RNs earn 35โ€“50% more, perform initial assessments, create care plans, start IVs without extra certification, and run triage. Bridge programs let you earn your RN while you keep working.

Explore LPN-to-RN Bridge Programs โ†’