Behavioral Health RN
Holyoke, MA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position details

Category

Details

Shift

11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Shift type

12-hour shift

Guaranteed hours

40 hours/week

48-hour guarantee

Available

Contract

91 weeks (confirm duration)

Openings

1

Weekend

Every other / as needed

Call

None

Block scheduling

Not available

EHR

Cerner

Scrub color

Blue

Floating

Required

Pay and travel requirements

• Local rate: $75.
• Candidates must live 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel.
• Candidates within 60 miles are considered local.
• Must be available for the scheduled orientation.
• No alternative start dates can be accommodated.

Facility and patient population

A new hospital brings more psychiatric beds to western Massachusetts | WAMC

wamc.org

• 104 beds across five behavioral health units.
• Adult patients.
• Pediatric patients (ages 5–17).
• Geriatric patients.
• Two adult units with 24 beds each.
• One geriatric unit with 24 beds.
• Pediatric unit with 12 beds.

Patient ratio: Approximately 1:8, varying by unit. Geriatric and pediatric units have lower ratios.

Required qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license.
• BLS/BCLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient psychiatric/behavioral health experience.
• Previous behavioral health experience is mandatory.
• Must be comfortable working with both adult and pediatric patients.

Preferred:

• ACLS certification.
• BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma from an accredited program.

Common patient diagnoses

• Schizophrenia
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Substance use disorder
• Anxiety
• Personality disorders

Orientation dates

Mandatory scheduled orientation

Month

Orientation dates

November

11/09, 11/16

December

12/07, 12/14, 12/28

Orientation occurs biweekly on Mondays or Tuesdays. Final orientation/start availability must be confirmed with the account manager.

Candidate screening questions

1. Do you have at least 1 year of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience?
2. Do you hold an active Massachusetts RN license?
3. Do you have current BLS certification?
4. Have you worked with adult, pediatric, and geriatric behavioral health patients?
5. Are you comfortable caring for pediatric patients aged 5–17?
6. Are you familiar with Cerner?
7. Are you comfortable floating between different behavioral health units?
8. Can you work the 11 AM–11:30 PM shift?
9. Are you available to attend one of the scheduled orientations?
10. What is your current driver's license ZIP code? (To verify the 60-mile travel requirement.)

Important recruiter notes

• Inpatient psychiatric experience is a must. General Med-Surg experience alone will not qualify.
• Candidates must be comfortable with both adult and pediatric behavioral health.
• No block scheduling.
• No alternative orientation dates.
• Verify the candidate's distance from the facility.
• Confirm whether the candidate wants a 40-hour or 48-hour guarantee.

My recommendation: Prioritize RNs with inpatient psych experience across adult and pediatric populations, an active MA license, and availability for the scheduled orientation.