Behavioral Health RN
Aurora, CO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,344/weekOverview
- Start Date08/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health (Travel)
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Information
- Unit Type: Geriatric Psychiatric (Behavioral Health)
- Number of Beds: 120
- Number of Staff: 50
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:8-9 (days and nights; estimated, not guaranteed)
- Equipment Used: Welch Allen Vital Signs Machines
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech
- Work Environment: Family-oriented, collaborative team culture
- Recognition: 3X Magnet Designation
Job Description
- Provide nursing care on a geriatric behavioral health unit
- Perform behavioral health admissions and discharges
- Serve as Lead RN resource (training provided)
- Float to other inpatient adult behavioral health units as needed
- Work hours typically from 7 PM to 7 AM (night shift)
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training or Calm Every Storm certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong inpatient behavioral health experience
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Flexibility and willingness to manage varying patient acuity
- Team player with compassion
- Eagerness to learn and care for patients with diverse mental health conditions
Additional Notes
- The unit offers a great learning opportunity in behavioral health nursing
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
Employer
Host Healthcare
266 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I had a fantastic experience working with Scott. He is incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely cares about finding the right fit for his nurses. Highly recommend working with him if you're looking for a recruiter who stays on top of everything.
Cons
none!
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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