Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Psych RN)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a per diem Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in an inpatient behavioral health environment. This role is ideal for nurses who are compassionate, clinically confident, and comfortable working in a structured setting supporting patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct nursing care to adult behavioral health patients
• Perform mental health assessments, monitoring, and patient observation
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Support patients during behavioral health crises and therapeutic interventions
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient education
• Document care accurately in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams

Schedule

• Full‐time
• 12‐hour shifts
• • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state‐specific or compact, as applicable)
• Behavioral Health / Psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a structured inpatient environment

Preferred Experience

• Inpatient psychiatric, detox, or dual‐diagnosis experience
• CPI certification or willingness to obtain

Why This Role?

• Consistent 12‐hour shifts
• Structured therapeutic environment with clear protocols
• Meaningful work supporting mental health care needs
• Strong collaboration within interdisciplinary care teams

Apply today to join a dedicated Behavioral Health team providing compassionate, patient‐centered care.

Nursefinders Staffing Division offers employment opportunities with a stable, innovative company in Health Care Staffing, one of the fastest-growing sectors of health care. With Nursefinders, you will be making a difference in people's lives. Whatever position you pursue, we give you the support and tools to accomplish your objective.

With more than 40 years of healthcare staffing experience, Nursefinders is in the business of helping our partners deliver quality care to their patients. As an AMN Healthcare company - the nation's largest provider of healthcare staffing services - we provide access to the largest network of nursing, allied health, and administrative.

We recently have digitized our staffing and have a Mobile Staffing Application which allows all nurses to pick up shifts at their convenience and leisure within just a few clicks. Ask us for more information!

Company Description

Nursefinders Staffing Division offers employment opportunities with a stable, innovative company in Health Care Staffing, one of the fastest-growing sectors of health care. With Nursefinders, you will be making a difference in people's lives. Whatever position you pursue, we give you the support and tools to accomplish your objective. \r\n\r\nWith more than 40 years of healthcare staffing experience, Nursefinders is in the business of helping our partners deliver quality care to their patients. As an AMN Healthcare company - the nation's largest provider of healthcare staffing services - we provide access to the largest network of nursing, allied health, and administrative.\r\n\r\nWe recently have digitized our staffing and have a Mobile Staffing Application which allows all nurses to pick up shifts at their convenience and leisure within just a few clicks. Ask us for more information!