Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

Location: West Burlington, Iowa (will work at both West Burlington and Fort Madison campuses based on staffing needs)
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to patients in Behavioral Health settings, including Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, Psychiatric, Substance Abuse, and Detoxification populations.
• Participate in the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Monitor, observe, and report patient reactions to treatments and behavioral changes.
• Maintain professional nursing standards while interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Work hours:

  • West Burlington Campus: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Fort Madison Campus: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Occasional on-call availability may be required during low census periods; must be able to respond and arrive on-site within one hour if called in.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa.
• Minimum of 2 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience working with Epic electronic health record system.

Additional Information

• Must be able to work flexible shifts at two campuses as needed.
• High standards of professional nursing and teamwork expected.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for RNs with behavioral health experience who are comfortable working in multiple settings and have recent Epic experience.