Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, Days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Rotation: Every other weekend, holidays as needed
• Float required across multiple facilities
• Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and pediatrics
• Common diagnoses: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Substance Abuse
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience within the last year
• Previous Charge RN experience
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• STARR certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Charge nurse roles

Licensure

• Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher)
• Transcript/Diploma as proof of highest education
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam (if applicable)
  • Fit mask test (annual)
  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or approved exemption
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days
• References: 2 supervisory references required from recent assignments (within 12 and 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for last 5 years

Additional Information

• Zero tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and floating between facilities
• Orientation Safety Manual and Facility-specific policies must be reviewed and acknowledged
• EPIC electronic health record system experience preferred
• Candidates must complete a mandatory questionnaire prior to offer
• Facility requires strict photo standards for badges (no selfies, hats, filters, etc.)

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in Behavioral Health requiring at least 1 year of nursing experience and previous charge nurse experience. The role involves working 12-hour day shifts with weekend and holiday rotations, floating between facilities, and caring for a diverse patient population with serious mental health diagnoses. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, certifications, and documentation is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not required.