Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Community Healthlink

Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care using the Nursing Process from admission to discharge for the client population served.
• Perform client assessments and reassessments according to standard procedures.
• Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care with the interdisciplinary team, including discharge planning.
• Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the clinical setting.
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on competency levels.
• Document client care and education provided to clients/families.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies per policy; assist licensed providers as needed.
• Participate in professional growth, staff education, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional ethics, conduct, and boundaries.
• Adhere to nursing standards recommended by the American Nurses Association and facility policies.

Work Schedule

• Day shift options:

  • 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
  • 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• 40 hours guaranteed per week.
• Flexibility required for weekend work and variable hours.

Location & Travel Requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel to multiple locations within a 35-mile radius.
• Advanced notice will be provided for daily assignment locations.
• May be required to travel/transport between sites.
• Must be willing to float to all locations within the specified radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Additional Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required.
• Must provide 2 professional references within the last 3 years.
• Employment application must document 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing hours and locations are essential.

Certifications & Competencies (as applicable)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for certain units).
• Other specialty-specific certifications may be required depending on assignment.

Notes

• Preference given to candidates with no Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a behavioral health setting with a dynamic schedule and multiple site locations within Massachusetts. Flexibility, strong clinical skills, and compliance with all licensure and health requirements are essential for success.