Registered Nurse – Forensic / Behavioral Health - RNSC


Healthcare - MO - Saint Louis, MO
St. Louis, Missouri
Locations: St. Louis, Chesterfield, O'Fallon, Saint Charles, Wentzville
Posted On: January 06, 2026
Last Day to Apply: January 16, 2026
Pay: $45.00 to $50.00 per hour

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Forensic / Behavioral Health
Location: St. Louis, MO
Job Type: Contract (Local or Travel)
Duration: 24 Weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Shifts | Day or Night
Pay Rate: $45–$50 per hour

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking Registered Nurse (RN) – Forensic / Behavioral Health for an exciting job in St. Louis, MO.

Openings Available:

  • 11 Day Shift RNs

  • 13 Night Shift RNs

Shift Details

  • Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

  • Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

  • Schedule: Alternating 36 and 48 hours per week

  • Breaks: 30-minute break included

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to forensic psychiatric patients

  • Administer medications and treatments and monitor patient responses

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and document accurately

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams

  • Maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment

  • Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies

  • Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards

  • Complete documentation and reports in a timely manner

  • Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and professional nursing ethics

  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri

  • Ability to work 12-hour rotating schedules

  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

  • Effective verbal and written communication

  • Ability to work in a secure forensic or behavioral health setting

  • Professional, reliable, and adaptable

Licensure Requirement

  • Current and active Missouri RN license

For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront. 

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