Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Holyoke, MA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

As a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. You will develop nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff. Communication of changes in patient condition to physicians, nursing supervisors/managers, and co-workers is essential. Participation in discharge planning is also required.

Unit Information

• Department: All behavioral health units
• Number of Openings: 5
• Shift: Days (7 AM - 7 PM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Yes
• Number of Beds: 104 beds across five units (adult, child, geriatric)
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:8 (lower ratios for geriatric and pediatric patients)
• Patient Population: Geriatric, pediatric (ages 5-17), and adult patients
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, anxiety
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner
• Supervision: Shift supervisors only
• Scrub Color: Blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health setting
• BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling
• Must be able to float between units
• Personality fit: Must be comfortable working with diverse behavioral health populations including adults and children

This position is ideal for RNs with behavioral health experience seeking a travel assignment in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.