Posted Jul 13, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 14, 2026
What this might mean for you
Centra Care is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $90k–$136k a year.
About this role
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.
Skills for this role
acute careleadership
Requirements
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
Knowledge of growth and development including cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process
Understanding of range of treatment needed by patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Inpatient experience
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
College grant programs
$3,000 hiring bonus
About the employer
Centra Care
Community Hospital
Rice Memorial Hospital, associated with Centra Care, is a healthcare facility located in Willmar, Minnesota. Based on available job descriptions, the hospital operates specialized units including an In-patient Behavioral Health unit and a 12-bed Emergency Trauma Center. The organization appears…
What reviewers appreciate
+Leadership opportunities available for nurses at this level of practice
+Flexible casual scheduling with minimum commitment of 2 shifts per month
+Multiple shift options including Day, Evening, and Night shifts
What reviewers flag
−Casual positions require commitment to at least one weekend shift per month
−Nurses must manage interventions with less predictable outcomes, indicating potentially high-acuity patient populations
−Leadership responsibilities may be required, which could add pressure without guaranteed additional compensation
Willmar sits amid the lakes and prairie of west-central Minnesota, offering a small-town pace with strong community roots. Outdoor recreation surrounds the area, and the regional hospital makes it a practical landing spot for nurses seeking a quieter lifestyle without losing clinical opportunity.
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