Registered Nurse | In-patient Behavioral Health
- $3,000 sign-on bonus
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting states $43.24–$65.47 an hour. Open psychiatric nurse jobs in Minnesota post a median of $54.31 an hour, the middle half $52.64–$55.34, across 12 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Psychiatric nurses employed in Minnesota earn a median of $48.80 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Summary
Rice Memorial hospital has an incredible opportunity for a skilled acute care nurse to join their In-patient Behavioral Health team.
The RN in the In-patient Behavioral Health unit uses the basic level of professional nursing practice. They identify and implement nursing interventions that have less predictable outcomes and evaluates the results of these interventions for a given patient population. A nurse at this level may be required to assume leadership responsibility.
Schedule
- 64 hours every 2 weeks
- Rotating Day, Evening and Night shifts
- Includes every other weekend and rotating holidays
Pay and Benefits
- Pay based on experience and degree
- Associate/Diploma in nursing starting at $43.24 per hour
- Bachelor's in nursing starting at $43.61 per hour
- Master's in nursing starting at $45.79 per hour
- Full pay range: $43.24 - $65.47 per hour
- Fulltime benefits : Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
- Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
- $3,000 hiring bonus!
- $5,000 Relocation bonus (if applicable)!
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current RN licensure in the State of Minnesota.
- Working knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, public, and other providers.
- A knowledge of growth and development; specifically, an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process.
- An understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients of all ages in relation to the growth and development processes to include neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part-time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.
Relocation assistance requirements: Must accept a position that offers benefits. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away from Willmar, Minnesota and relocate to within 30 miles any time before and no later than 120 days after you start work. May not have worked for CentraCare in the past nine months.
CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, sign-on and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
From CentraCare's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About CentraCare
CentraCare is a health system based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with hospitals, clinics and senior care across central Minnesota.
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