Job Title: Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health - Emergency Department (Night Shift)
Location: Gastonia, NC
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 12-Hour Night Shifts | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Category: Travel/Contract
Travel Pay: $2,074/Weekly
Position Summary:
We are currently hiring an experienced and adaptable Registered Nurse (RN) to provide Behavioral Health (BH) care within the Emergency Department (ED) at a fast-paced regional medical center in Gastonia, NC. This is a 13-week travel assignment designed for nurses who thrive in high-volume, high-acuity environments and are ready to contribute immediately.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide specialized psychiatric and behavioral health care to patients within the Emergency Department
Perform crisis assessments, manage acute psychiatric episodes, and ensure patient and staff safety
Administer medications, monitor behavior, and implement de-escalation techniques when needed
Collaborate closely with ER physicians, behavioral health teams, and social workers
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policy
Requirements:
Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state
Experience in high-volume Emergency Departments is required
Behavioral Health (Psych) nursing experience strongly preferred
Ability to respond effectively to acute behavioral emergencies
Certifications: BLS (required), CPI or equivalent de-escalation training (preferred)