Behavioral Health RN
Columbus, OH
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health / Psychiatric – Ohio

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend coverage required. Patient ratio of 1:6. Float pool assignment across four inpatient psychiatric units.

Highlights:

• Work with diverse psychiatric patient populations including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, suicidal ideation, major depressive disorder, and dementia with behavioral disturbance
• Float pool position covering four inpatient psychiatric units with varying acuity levels (18-24 bed units) serving adults, young adults, and geriatric populations
• Epic EMR system utilized facility-wide
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, and rapid response teams
• Utilize trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention protocols to manage patient safety
• 36 hours of orientation provided; first-time travelers welcome with appropriate experience

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) and aegis training required or must be obtained
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with 1:6 patient ratios preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required (at least one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership role)

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency with psychiatric medications including antipsychotics, antidepressants, antianxiety agents, and mood stabilizers
• Strong de-escalation and behavior management techniques
• Experience with seclusion protocols, physical hold protocols, and managing assaultive behavior
• Crisis intervention and trauma-informed care approaches
• Medical/psych skills including IV starts and maintenance, blood glucose monitoring, wound care, Foley catheter management, feeding tube care, and oxygen administration
• Ability to obtain 12-lead EKG/ECG and interpret lab values
• Experience working on locked psychiatric units in an inpatient setting

Compliance & Onboarding:

• Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed immediately upon contract signing – this is time-sensitive and required for all traveling staff
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Must be available for full contract duration; any time-off requests must be submitted upfront and built into contract

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your psychiatric nursing expertise across multiple unit settings while working with a full spectrum of behavioral health diagnoses and patient populations. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care using trauma-informed approaches. The facility welcomes first-time travelers and provides comprehensive orientation to ensure your success in this dynamic, rewarding environment.