Registered Nurse Senior - night shift

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/24/2026
• Closing Date: 07/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter Region MNA
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Night Shift, 10pm-6am
• Days of Work: varies, will include every other weekend
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $42.20 - $62.48 / hourly; $88,113 - $130,458 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  approximately 30 days after interview
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Peter
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/24/2026
• Closing Date: 07/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter Region MNA
• Division/Unit:
  Forensics / Forensics Night Nursing C
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Night Shift, 10pm-6am
• Days of Work: varies, will include every other weekend
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $42.20 - $62.48 / hourly; $88,113 - $130,458 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  approximately 30 days after 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.

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.

Provide experienced, professional nursing care. The incumbent of this position assesses and diagnoses the needs of patients; develops individualized nursing plans to meet those needs in coordination with the multidisciplinary team; provides direct nursing intervention and/or delegate specific nursing tasks to appropriate staff; and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan and the care provided during the shift. The incumbent also provides clinical oversight of nursing processes and defined administrative functions in conjunction with the Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor.

The incumbent will also provide leadership in establishing, facilitating and implementing the mission, philosophy, goals and objectives.

• Current licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse;

AND

• Bachelors of Nursing Degree, plus two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse;

OR

• Associate's degree or diploma in nursing, plus three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Certification in an area of expertise equals one (1) year of Registered Nurse experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

• 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.
• Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting.

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.

Direct Care and Treatment is a highly specialized behavioral health system operated by the State of Minnesota. DCT operates treatment programs, residential and vocational services for people with serious mental…