Registered Nurse; RN

• 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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

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.

If you have questions about this position, contact Rebecca Sturzl at rebecca.a.sturzl.us.

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