Behavioral Health RN
Thomasville, North Carolina
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Thomasville, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15), Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 or 48 hours available

Job Description

• This is a weekend position (Friday-Sunday).
• Floating is required; may float to other units including a behavioral health unit at a nearby facility.
• Patient population: Adults 18+ with behavioral health diagnoses, often with multiple medical comorbidities. Common diagnoses include dementia with behavioral disturbance (60-70% of patients), Alzheimer's, depression, anxiety, mania, psychosis, and other mental illnesses in older adults.
• Special procedures: Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) performed off-unit in surgical suite.
• Equipment and environment: Use of lifts, rolling recliners, Voalte phones, walkers, shower chairs.
• Unit systems: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR, dynamaps, computerized care plans, visitation limits, patient handbook.
• Orientation: 36 hours.
• Dress code: Navy blue or white scrubs.
• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• MOAB (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Gerontology Certification (ANCC)
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Certification

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Floating to other units, including behavioral health units, is mandatory when needed.
• Candidate must complete various facility-specific documents and trainings prior to or at orientation, including confidentiality agreements, education modules, medication safety, hospital policies, and compliance training.
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract; must be passport style with specific guidelines (solid white background, facing forward, holding paper with full name and phone number at stomach level, no head coverings except glasses, business attire).
• Candidates must complete the facility’s Corp ID and I-Learn account setup within 24 hours of receiving email instructions to avoid start delays.
• Orientation and training modules may take 8-10 hours for acute care candidates.
• Flu exemption requests require medical or religious documentation and must be submitted by specified deadlines; approved exemptions require mask-wearing on campus.
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam is not required for this specialty.
• Radiation badges are not required for this position.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse position in Behavioral Health requiring weekend night shifts with floating responsibilities. Candidates must have at least 2 years of RN experience, prior travel experience, and required certifications including BLS and MOAB. The role involves caring for adult patients with complex behavioral health and medical needs. Compliance with extensive health, background, and facility-specific requirements is mandatory.