Behavioral Health RN
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a behavioral health setting.
• Work every other weekend (EOW) required.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.
• Candidates must live at least 90 miles from the facility (no local candidates within 90 miles).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License matching the name on RN license.
• Social Security Card or last four digits confirmed.
• Employment eligibility verification (E-Verify) attestation required.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, sex offender registry, education verification, and others must be current and completed within required timeframes.
• Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form and results must be completed and submitted prior to orientation.
• NURSYS license verification required.
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed by the Friday prior to start.
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no nose rings) must be submitted within 72 hours of signing.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Annual drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start; instant/rapid tests not accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for placements starting on or after September 15; no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions require facility form and mask-wearing).
• COVID-19 vaccination is voluntary.
• Fit mask test within 1 year prior to start (specific approved mask models).
• Immunizations or titers required for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with booster or declination as applicable).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap required only if working in Pediatrics.

Competency Requirements

• Completion of Core Exams I-III (preferred from Prophecy; RN network Orientation Module not accepted).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• HIPAA attestation required.
• NIH Stroke Certification required (must be current within 1 year and updated annually; not required for Pediatrics, NICU, or surgery specialties).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide preferred name for badge printing.
• The community offers a warm, welcoming environment with a low cost of living and easy access to Gulf Coast beaches.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Behavioral Health RN travel contract position in Alabama.