Hospital RN - Day & Night Shifts

Registered Nurse (S)
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
We are currently recruiting for multiple Registered Nurses on all units at Central Regional Hospital (CRH). The registered nurse position manages the delivery of nursing care through the on-going supervision, teaching, and evaluation of nursing personnel (as specified in the legal definition of the practice of nursing) [NCBON-NCAC 6.0224i]. The Professional Nurse provides psychiatric-mental health and medical nursing care (utilizing the Nursing Process) and direct supervision of other licensed and non-licensed staff on the patient care unit (during their assigned shift). Supervision includes rotating in the charge nurse role and appropriately assessing the capabilities of staff and delegating task and responsibilities. The Professional Nurse provides direct observation of patients and evaluation of nursing care given. The role functions under the direct report of a Nurse Supervisor II (Clinical Nurse Manager).
A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for work units AAU, CTU, FSU, and MPU or a $12,000 sign-on bonus for work units CAU and GSU may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.
Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.
Your application will be considered for all noted open positions.
Shift Premiums for 8-Hour Shifts:

Day: 10% weekend shift premium
Evening: 20% shift premium plus an additional 10% weekend shift premium
Night: 20% shift premium plus an additional 10% weekend shift premium
Shift Premiums for 12-Hour Shifts:

Day (7:00 am-7:30 pm): 10% weekend shift premium
Evenings/ Night (7:00 pm-7:30 am): 20% shift premium plus an additional 10% weekend shift premium
*Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus
To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.
About Central Regional Hospital (CRH):
CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.
Nursing unit descriptions
Adult Admissions Unit (AAU). AAU serves patients ages 18-64 presenting with multiple diagnoses including primary psychiatric as well as substance abuse and medical diagnoses.
Child & Adolescent Unit (CAU). CAU evaluates and treats children ages 5 to 17 using the philosophy that children do well if they can. Children's Services : Provide intensive inpatient treatment and emergency diagnostic and treatment services for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old. Adolescent Services : Provide intensive evaluation and treatment for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 years old on an emergency and short-term basis.
Community Transition Unit (CTU). Patient population consists of adults ages 18-64, diagnosed with a severe mental illness. Patients are transferred from Adult Admission Unit for long term treatment of their mental illness after repeated admissions.
Forensic Services Unit (FSU). Males and females, 18 years and over: Provides mental health treatment and other services for individuals who are involuntary committed for psychiatric hospitalization after being found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or found incapable to proceed.
Geriatric Services Unit (GSU). GSU serves patients 65 and older with primary psychiatric diagnoses which may include Alzheimer's/Dementia who exhibit behaviors such as agitation, aggression, and confusion in addition to medical diagnoses.
Medical Psychiatric Unit (MPU). Provide Medical Surgical care for acute illnesses, chronic conditions unable to be treated by the psych unit, and functions as the Emergency Response Team (CODE Blue).
Application Process

Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at
Veteran's and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the