Behavioral Health RN — Night 12h Temp $60/hr

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital in Tucson, AZ seeks a Registered Nurse for a 13‑week temporary assignment. The role is night shift, with 3 twelve-hour shifts, and every other weekend. The temporary position pays $60 per hour and is not benefits-eligible.

Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for 12-hour shifts. This is a direct temporary opportunity, not an agency contract. Travel stipends are not provided.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Nursing experience

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

CPR certification

Job description

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital in Tucson, AZ seeks a Registered Nurse for a 13‑week temporary assignment. The role is night shift, with 3 twelve-hour shifts, and every other weekend. The temporary position pays $60 per hour and is not benefits-eligible.

Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for 12-hour shifts. This is a direct temporary opportunity, not an agency contract. Travel stipends are not provided.