Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Location

Thomasville, NC

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night Shift: 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15), Friday to Sunday

Job Description

The role involves caring for adults aged 18 years and older with behavioral health diagnoses, often accompanied by multiple medical comorbidities. The unit specializes in conditions such as dementia with behavioral disturbances, Alzheimer's, depression, anxiety, mania, and psychosis. Registered Nurses in this position will engage in various direct patient care activities and may float to other units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients with behavioral health diagnoses.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Engage in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain patient safety and assist with daily living activities.
• Document patient care and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Psych Mental Health Certification per ANCC preferred.
• Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certification preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

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Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!