Behavioral Health RN
Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

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

Job Overview

• Work in a Behavioral Health unit with 5 different units ranging in size (10 to 23 beds).
• Patient population primarily adults with diagnoses such as Schizophrenia, Dementia, Manic Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, Dual Diagnosis, Medical Detox, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
• Typical patient-to-staff ratios vary by unit, e.g., 23 patients with 2 RNs and 4 CNAs, down to 10 patients with 1 RN and 2 CNAs.
• Electronic Health Record system used: Cerner.
• Shift: Day shift (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM).
• Call requirements: None.
• Weekend hours: Not specified.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Handle With Care (HWC) certification (CPI or HWC must be held prior to consideration; training for HWC may be provided)

Additional Information

• Dress code: Any color scrub.
• No float requirements specified.
• Orientation start dates are scheduled periodically throughout the year; candidates must start on one of the designated dates.
• Housing options are available but details are not included here.
• This is a travel assignment requiring candidates to be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel status.

Patient Care Focus

• Care for adult patients with complex behavioral health needs including psychiatric and medical detox conditions.
• Work involves managing patients with serious mental health disorders and providing supportive, therapeutic care in a structured environment.