Behavioral Health RN
Greensboro, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health

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

Job Details

• Work schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• 4 weekend shifts required within a 6-week period
• Float to Adult Behavioral Health unit or other locations as needed
• Patient diagnoses include Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), and Bipolar Disorder

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience
• Behavioral Health nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient Behavioral Health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Pass/Fail EKG exam required (except Behavioral Health RNs)
• STARR certification preferred
• EPIC system proficiency required
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training not required due to on-site training

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (required for badge issuance)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including aliases, social security trace, criminal, federal court, sex offender, and education verification
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education was obtained outside the U.S.
• Education verification: Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within the last 5 years through a third-party vendor
• Two supervisory references required, with at least one from within 12 months prior to start
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (if applicable) within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test completed within the current calendar year and updated annually (N95 respirators approved)
• Proof of adult Tdap vaccine
• Negative TB test (Qgold/TSPOT) within 6 months of start or chest X-ray if positive history
• TB questionnaire within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
• Hepatitis B titer or declination with booster series as applicable
• Varicella immunity or vaccination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start (includes THC, opiates, methadone, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, oxycodone, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/22/2025 – 2/27/2026)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific forms including health history and contractor equipment acknowledgment
• Review and sign floating policy for contracted staff
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing pose)
• Workday login and onboarding tasks must be completed prior to start
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)

Notes

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadline is 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to the start date
• EPIC test requires passing score with up to 2 attempts; additional attempts may be allowed onsite at manager’s discretion
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for all RNs except Behavioral Health and Case Managers, with 2 attempts allowed to pass

This position offers an opportunity to work in a behavioral health hospital setting with a focus on adult and adolescent psychiatric care. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility, and compliance with rigorous credentialing and health requirements.