Behavioral Health RN
Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro Retreat

Job Opportunity: Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (Nights)

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Work on an LGBTQ+ unit specializing in co-occurring disorders inpatient treatment.
• Provide 24-hour care focused on medically assisted drug and alcohol withdrawal, stabilization, and psychiatric support (e.g., Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess and meet individual and group patient needs.
• Provide clinical supervision of Mental Health Workers (MHWs) to ensure safe and therapeutic care delivery.
• Must be comfortable and highly experienced in behavioral health nursing.
• Willingness to float to other units and take charge shifts is required.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years as an RN, with recent inpatient psychiatric experience within the last 3 months (Long-term care experience not accepted).
• Psych/Behavioral Health Experience: Must be clearly listed on resume, including all age groups worked with.
• Licensure: Active Vermont or Compact RN license required.
• Certifications: American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• References: Two supervisory references from the last 2 years of employment required.
• Additional Documentation: Psych skills checklist from within the last year required.
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers will be considered; prior travel experience is not required.
• Other: Must be able to start on 2/2 with no exceptions.

Work Conditions & Notes

• RTO (Request Time Off) blackout dates: 2/23-2/27, 3/16-3/20, 4/27-5/8.
• RTO cannot exceed 7 days during the contract.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training is offered onsite; confirm availability at submission.
• Orientation: 0 hours nonbillable if CPI Blue Card is active; otherwise, 8 hours nonbillable orientation required.
• Holiday and call-back shifts paid at 1.25x rate; minimum 2 hours applies to call-back.
• The facility is located in a rural area with limited housing and public transportation options—candidates should plan accordingly.
• Candidates living within 35 miles of the facility will have a rate adjustment (not relevant here but indicates local acceptance).

Patient Population & Environment

• Patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Focus on recovery, sobriety maintenance, and psychiatric stabilization.
• Multidisciplinary team environment.
• Behavioral health inpatient setting with complex nursing care needs.

Summary

This is a 13-week temporary RN position on a behavioral health unit specializing in co-occurring disorders. The role requires a highly experienced psychiatric nurse with recent inpatient psych experience, strong behavioral health skills, and the ability to supervise staff and float to other units. The position demands a start date of 2/2 and offers a supportive but rural work environment. Prior travel experience is not required.