Registered Nurse - night shift

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* Working Title:

Registered Nurse*
* ** Job Class:
Registered Nurse*
* ** Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment*
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** Job ** : 94439

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** Location** :
St. Peter

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 05/22/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/09/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter Region MNA

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** Division/Unit** :
Forensics / Forensics Night Nursing C

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Night Shift, 10pm-8am

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** Days of Work** : varies

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $39.89 - $59.03 / hourly; $83,290 - $123,254 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA

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** Anticipated Start Date** : approximately 30 days after interview

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

** Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $10,000*!!!*
* ** Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Mental Health Program team.*
* ** The Forensic Mental Health Program provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment.*
* ** The Registered Nurse (RN) provides experienced, professional nursing care to clients in a therapeutic environment. Assess the needs of clients, develops individualized nursing plans to meet those needs in coordination with the multi-disciplinary team, provides direct nursing interventions and/or delegates specific nursing tasks to appropriate staff and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan and the care provided.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
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* * To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
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** Graduation from an approved nursing school*
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** Current licensure in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse.*
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** Ability to pass/perform CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Intervention.*
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** 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*
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** Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting.*
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** Bachelor's of Nursing degree.*
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** Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.*
* ** 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 - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.*
* ** EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.*
* ** 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…