Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Toppenish, Washington
Toppenish Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Toppenish, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Total Hours per Week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check including SSN trace, alias/name changes, statewide and national checks, sex offender registry, and education verification
• Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search required within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Employment application including all states lived/worked in must be submitted

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam with physician-signed health statement within 1 year of start
• Fit testing for N95 mask performed onsite; required annually
• Negative TB test (QGold or T-SPOT) within 30 days of start; chest X-ray if positive test within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Tdap vaccine or signed declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination required by November 1 (declinations accepted with mask requirement)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, no instant tests accepted)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (headshot, shoulders up, plain white background)
• Completion of Code of Conduct Acknowledgement prior to documentation due date
• Completion of new employee information and onboarding paperwork prior to start
• Fit test onsite after orientation
• Confidentiality and use agreements must be signed

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have license and certifications in hand before start
• Regional facility does not allow candidates to update certifications onsite; all certifications must be current at start
• Behavioral Health RNs may become eligible for Mental Health Professional RN designation on WA license if interested

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