Registered Nurse (RN)

Working Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Class: Registered Nurse Agency: Direct Care and Treatment Job ID : 96879 Location : Baxter Telework Eligible : No Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Temporary : Unlimited Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted : 09/09/2026 Closing Date : 09/15/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Brainerd Region MNA Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Baxter Nursing Work Shift/Work Hours : Night Shift / 9:30pm-7:30am Days of Work : Varies and every other weekend; may include holidays Travel Required : No Salary Range: $40.59 - $60.06 / hourly; $84,751 - $125,405 / annually Classified Status : Classified Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA Anticipated Start Date : Within 30 days of interview FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify. The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. This position may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $10,000 The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for performing experienced, professional nursing case. This includes assessing and diagnosing the needs of patients, developing individualized nursing plans to meet those needs in coordination with the multi-disciplinary team, providing direct nursing interventions and/or delegating specific nursing tasks to appropriate staff, evaluating the effectiveness of the plan and the care provided, and other duties as assigned. The RN participates as a member of the treatment team at a Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) and will act as charge nurse when assigned. Community Behavioral Health Hospitals (CBHH) are 16-bed inpatient psychiatric facilities for adults experiencing a serious mental health episode. The length of stay is usually less than 30 days, during which treatment focuses on stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episodes. Minimum Qualifications Current licensure or eligible for licensure in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse**Future Registered Nurses who are within six (6) months of graduating and taking their NCLEX-RN are encouraged to apply. Contingent job offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing of NCLEX-RN Preferred Qualifications Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting. Experience working with adults in a treatment setting. Experience working in a secure facility. Additional Requirements To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment. Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Please indicate what assistance is needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr