Behavioral Health - Registered Nurse - Days

Salary $1,986 Weekly Gross
Pay type
LocationWaco, Texas
Employment type Contract
Estimated Start Date 03-17-2025
Estimated End Date 06-07-2025
Discipline
Healthcare | RN - Behavioral Health
Shift type Day
Job duration 13 weeks

Job description

Job Title: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

We're looking for a committed Registered Nurse to join our Behavioral Health team in Waco, TX. The role involves a 40•hour work week, from 7 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and high acuity medical needs.
• Administer medication and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.
• Document patient data in the EMR system.
• Comply with all facility rules and policies.

Requirements:

• Active Texas RN License.
• 2+ years of direct care nursing experience.
• Experience in acute care, long•term care, community clinics, or public health.
• 1+ year of experience in a facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Complete immunization records.
• Ability to pass required fingerprinting, drug screen, and background checks.

Preferred:

• Experience in psychiatric settings and nursing homes.
• Experience with medically fragile individuals.

Additional Info:

• Potential for extension.
• 2•week orientation followed by direct floor duty.
• May require floating per unit need.
• COVID•19 vaccination required.
• Parking provided.
• No specific scrub color or style required.
• Facility uses the IRIS EMR system.

Note: Home health, clinic, and hospice experience does not qualify for this role. Nurses with nursing home experience tend to excel.