Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health RN – Weekend Days

Support youth in residential care while earning $43.55 per hour on a consistent weekend-only schedule. This assignment offers 12-hour day shifts, 24 guaranteed hours per week, weekly direct deposit, and an ASAP start for experienced behavioral health RNs.

Location: Maumelle, Arkansas

Start Date: 11/23/2026

End Date/Duration: 02/22/2027; approximately 13 weeks

Shift: Weekend days, 12-hour shifts; 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday only

Hours/Week: 24 guaranteed hours

Employment Type: Assignment-based; employment type not specified

License/Certs: Arkansas RN or multistate RN license; AHA BLS; CPI Blue certification

Experience: 1–2 years of behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience, particularly with pediatric patients

Pay & Benefits

Hourly Pay: $43.55 per hour

Competitive pay packages

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees

Robust referral bonus program

24/7 dedicated support throughout the assignment

Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws

Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You'll Do

• Monitor the behavioral health and general care needs of youth in residential care.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Conduct patient rounds and collaborate with the physician.
• Observe and document patient condition, behaviors, interventions, and responses to care.
• Assist with physical or chemical restraints when clinically necessary and follow required documentation procedures.
• Support a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for pediatric and adolescent patients.

What You Need

Required

• Current Arkansas RN license or eligible multistate RN license.
• AHA BLS certification.
• 1–2 years of behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience.
• Experience caring for pediatric patients.
• CPI Blue certification; this may be obtained at the facility if not currently held.
• Ability to work Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Preferred

• Experience in residential behavioral health care.
• Experience supporting youth or adolescent patients.

About the Assignment Join a behavioral health nursing team serving youth in a residential care setting in Maumelle, Arkansas. This weekend-only assignment focuses on medication administration, patient monitoring, physician collaboration, safety interventions, and thorough clinical documentation. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife