Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Farmington, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Weekly Hours: 36 (variable weekend hours)
Unit: Behavioral Health Unit
Number of Beds: 7
Patient Population: Adult Behavioral Health/Psychiatric patients
Average Daily Census: 3-5 patients
Patient Ratios: One RN on duty with behavioral health technician and desk attendant
Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner
Equipment: Medication/supply Pyxis

Job Description

Provide nursing care in a Behavioral Health/Psychiatric unit at a level III trauma center. The unit focuses on adult patients with diagnoses such as depression, suicidality, schizophrenia, and drug-induced psychosis. The role involves patient interviews, medication administration (psychiatric medications), de-escalation techniques, and basic wound care. The schedule is likely fixed with shifts such as Sunday-Tuesday or Monday-Wednesday. Staff may be placed on call if unit census drops to zero. No float requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Weekend hours are variable
• Patient care involves managing common psychiatric diagnoses including depression, suicidality, schizophrenia, and drug-induced psychosis
• The unit has a small patient census and requires independent nursing judgment
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Location Highlights

Farmington is located in the scenic San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico, offering outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and access to multiple national parks. It is approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO, and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM.