Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Float) includes every other weekend and every other holiday

Hours per Week: 40

Roles & Responsibilities
• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu grounded in trauma-informed practices
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop, implement, and document individualized treatment plans
• Manage crisis situations using de-escalation and restraint-reduction techniques when necessary
• Serve as a float nurse across units and assume charge responsibilities as assigned
• Accurately document patient care and assessments in the Electronic Medical Record
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members to support recovery-focused care
• Coach, delegate, and support team members to promote a cohesive, empowered clinical environment

Qualifications
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum of 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience required
• CPR certification required
• Previous psychiatric inpatient and/or substance use inpatient experience preferred
• Experience with restraint reduction, de-escalation, and crisis intervention preferred
• Comfort and willingness to float across units and assume charge nurse responsibilities
• Proficient with Electronic Medical Records and basic computer/typing skills
• Strong communication, time management, delegation, and teamwork abilities

Education
• Active RN license in Massachusetts (required)
• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills
• Solid knowledge of psychiatric and behavioral health nursing principles
• Familiarity with substance abuse treatment modalities and co-occurring disorders
• Trauma-informed recovery model of care and therapeutic relationship building
• Crisis management and de-escalation skills
• Ability to apply nursing process and clinical judgment in high-stress situations
• Effective oral and written communication and documentation skills
• Team building, coaching, and leadership skills for charge nurse duties

Benefits
• Generous housing support and travel assistance to make your contract easy and comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for tomorrow
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship from experienced psychiatric clinicians
• A supportive, collaborative team culture that values your voice and expertise