Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
New Ulm, Minnesota
New Ulm Medical Center

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Minnesota

Location

• City: New Ulm, Minnesota

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Patient Ratio: 1:3 during the day, 1:1 at night on a 10-bed secured adult inpatient mental health unit
• Contract Length: Approximately 9 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope to other units, including watching mental health patients in the Emergency Department
• Block Scheduling: Possible depending on staffing
• Locals: Not accepted; must live more than 100 miles from the facility to apply
• On-call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 3 shifts without penalty; on-call hours do not count toward guaranteed hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year, including Minnesota statewide search and other standard checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year
• Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless a “more time needed” letter is provided
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap vaccine (no declinations accepted without approved exemption)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (TB results must be on file no later than 3 days after start)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no exemptions accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: positive IGG titer, proof of series, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: positive IGG titer or 2 vaccines required (no exemptions accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance (OSHA clearance) required prior to start for fit testing
• Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (not required for client clearance but must be set up)
• Photo for badge: passport-style headshot required within 48 hours of signing

Facility and Work Environment

• Facility Type: Critical Access Facility
• Trauma Level: Level 4 trauma center
• Total Staffed Beds: 19
• Charting System: Epic (Excellian)
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space
• Scrub Color: Navy

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
• References not required for client clearance and will not delay start
• Skills checklist and medication/pharmacology competency exams are required annually
• Candidates must complete assigned preorientation online modules within 72 hours of receiving login; modules take approximately 9 hours for Behavioral Health RNs
• Must comply with facility-specific uniform guidelines

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Behavioral Health RN travel contract position in Minnesota.