RN Inpatient - Behavioral Health

Sanford Health

Thief River Falls Downtown Campus

Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Posted Aug 14 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour rotating3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Behavioral Health · Hospital
License: RN license Current licensure with the applicable state nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges as required by position.
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed, residency program New grads are welcome!
License: Current licensure with the applicable state nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges as required by position.
Certification: Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications (ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP, etc.).
Experience: Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.
Also asks: Must have graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing.

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Minnesota staff rolesMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $57/hr, across 1,460 postings.
Night differential: Differentials and premiums apply for nights, weekends, and call pay. Differentials and premiums apply for nights, weekends, and call pay.
Overtime pay: $35/hr

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Health Insurance
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401(k)
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The role and schedule

Union: Union position
Hours stated: Varied 12-hour day or night shifts and every third weekend in a block schedule, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on scheduling needs.
Weekends: Every third weekend
On call: On-call rotation

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Thief River Falls Downtown Campus
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 120 Labree Ave S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job

Schedule

Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $35.44 - $52.16
Union Position: Yes

Department Details

Come join our Behavioral Health team as a Registered Nurse (RN) utilizing a team-based approach to patient care in a fun and supportive work environment.

Our work environment embraces diversity, has creative problem solving, and will help you grow as a person in the healthcare field.

Varied 12-hour day or night shifts and every third weekend in a block schedule, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on scheduling needs. Differentials and premiums apply for nights, weekends, and call pay.

New grads are welcome!

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Whether you're a newly graduated RN or have years of experience as an RN, this position offers an opportunity to work independently and with a team of motivated professionals to provide ongoing collaboration and learning.

We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide high-quality care patients and families deserve. Registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers. Our Education team works hard to develop curricula that integrates evidence-based practices and engages with partners across our organization to provide our RNs the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.

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Nurse Residency Program

Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development.

Investment in technology to support efficiencies and new models of care.

A team-focused employee experience.

Qualifications

Must have graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements.

Current licensure with the applicable state nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges as required by position. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications (ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP, etc.).

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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In Thief River Falls, MN

Thief River Falls, MN

Living costs about the same as the US average

Life in Thief River Falls, MN

NeighborhoodsResidential areas in Thief River Falls generally divide between the gridded core and peripheral suburban streets. Downtown and surrounding central blocks feature early twentieth-century bungalows and national-style homes shaded by mature maple and pine trees, located close to riverfront green spaces. Moving away from the town center toward outer corridors and streets like Eastwood Drive, neighborhoods transition into mid-century ranches and split-level houses on wider lots, while suburban neighborhoods in Thief River Falls East provide quiet streets set across the river.

Residential areas in Thief River Falls generally divide between the gridded core and peripheral suburban streets. Downtown and surrounding central blocks feature early twentieth-century bungalows and national-style homes shaded by mature maple and pine trees, located close to riverfront green spaces.

Moving away from the town center toward outer corridors and streets like Eastwood Drive, neighborhoods transition into mid-century ranches and split-level houses on wider lots, while suburban neighborhoods in Thief River Falls East provide quiet streets set across the river.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: neighborhoodscout.com Source 3: homes.com

Getting aroundDaily driving across Thief River Falls is swift and unencumbered, with typical local commutes across town taking around eight minutes. Highway 59 serves as the primary commercial and automotive artery, linking residential neighborhoods to retail areas and healthcare employers. However, active freight rail tracks bisect the center of town, creating occasional vehicle delays when trains pass through, and public transit options are minimal, making a reliable personal vehicle necessary for healthcare shift workers.

Daily driving across Thief River Falls is swift and unencumbered, with typical local commutes across town taking around eight minutes. Highway 59 serves as the primary commercial and automotive artery, linking residential neighborhoods to retail areas and healthcare employers.

However, active freight rail tracks bisect the center of town, creating occasional vehicle delays when trains pass through, and public transit options are minimal, making a reliable personal vehicle necessary for healthcare shift workers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: homes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is defined by the convergence of the Thief River and Red Lake River, offering popular spots for kayaking, canoeing, and river fishing for walleye and pike. The city maintains the 48-acre Greenwood Trails Recreation Area, alongside Northrup Park, Red Robe Park, and Mill Yard Park, all connected by the scenic seven-mile River Walk and the Northland Trails. The region functions as a major winter hub with hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile paths including the Riverland North and Wapiti trails, while birders frequent the nearby Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge along the Pine to Prairie trail.

Outdoor recreation is defined by the convergence of the Thief River and Red Lake River, offering popular spots for kayaking, canoeing, and river fishing for walleye and pike. The city maintains the 48-acre Greenwood Trails Recreation Area, alongside Northrup Park, Red Robe Park, and Mill Yard Park, all connected by the scenic seven-mile River Walk and the Northland Trails.

The region functions as a major winter hub with hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile paths including the Riverland North and Wapiti trails, while birders frequent the nearby Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge along the Pine to Prairie trail.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: gfnissan.com Source 4: visittrf.com Source 5: homes.com

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Thief River Falls offers relocating nurses an earnest, close-knit lifestyle set around the scenic convergence of the Thief and Red Lake rivers in northwest Minnesota. Bolstered by major corporate employers like Digi-Key Electronics and Arctic Cat, this small city pairs economic stability with a calm, unhurried pace of life. Daily commutes across town are remarkably short, frequently under ten minutes, though freight train traffic on central tracks can occasionally cause travel delays. Recreation is deeply woven into the community's fabric, revolving around the landmark Ralph Engelstad Arena, the seven-mile River Walk, Greenwood Trails Recreation Area, and hundreds of miles of regional snowmobile trails. Housing spans early twentieth-century bungalows on tree-shaded gridded streets near the core to larger ranches in Thief River Falls East. Tradeoffs require realistic preparation: winters are fiercely cold and snowy, dining and retail selections are modest, and specialty shopping trips frequently require driving to Grand Forks, North Dakota. For nurses seeking an unpretentious community where shift work transitions into quiet neighborhoods and accessible outdoor escapes, Thief River Falls offers a resilient, grounded northern home.

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