Nurse Manager RN

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Manager – Inpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit (50 Beds)
Melbourne, Florida

We’re hiring a Nurse Manager in Melbourne, Florida who wants weekday leadership hours, strong benefits, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact in acute behavioral health.

You’ll step into a clinical leadership role supporting a 50-bed adult crisis stabilization unit with a typical census of 35–45. You’ll lead a team of approximately 50–60 RNs, LPNs, and mental health technicians while remaining clinically involved when needed.

Why this role is compelling
• Monday–Friday, day shift
• No Administrator-on-Call rotation; occasional unit-specific after-hours questions
• Lead approximately 50–60 nursing and behavioral health staff
• RN charge nurse assigned each shift
• Central staffing team handles scheduling
• Focus on staff development, quality, compliance, and patient safety
• Opportunity to strengthen a high-acuity behavioral health program

What makes you a great fit
• You’re a Florida-licensed RN or eligible for licensure
• You have 3–5 years of behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience
• You have 2+ years of nursing leadership experience at the House Supervisor/Assistant Nurse Manager level or above
• You’re comfortable with acute psychiatric and co-occurring populations
• ADN accepted with strong experience; BSN preferred
• You’re willing to remain clinically hands-on when needed

Compensation & Benefits
• $37–$44/hour with potential flexibility based on experience
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
• Annual merit increases
• 26 days PTO to start, increasing to 44 days; 100% PTO sellback
• Health insurance: $47/pay period | Employer pays 91%
• Dental and vision coverage available
• Employer-paid life insurance at 3x annual earnings
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Employer-funded 401(a) starting at 8.5% once eligible
• License and certification renewals covered

If you want a Nurse Manager role where your leadership can directly improve a team and patient care, this is worth a conversation.