BHIP Float RN — Mental Health Care, EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

VA total rewards program

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Float Registered Nurse to support multiple mental health clinics in West Plains, Sikeston, Farmington, Paragould, Pocahontas and Cape HCC.

This full-time role requires an active RN license and experience in mental health; travel may be required; VA Total Rewards and comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE).
• State license required; temporary appointment possible before licensure.
• Foreign degree may need degree equivalency validation.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the US or DC.

Responsibilities

• BHIP Float RN delivers evidence-based nursing care in multiple mental health clinics.
• Provides leadership and coordinates care with LPNs/LVNs and CNAs as appropriate.
• Supports nursing education, orientation, competency development and QA initiatives.
• Facilitates warm hand-offs, telemental health, psychoeducation groups and de‑escalation.
• Travels to listed MO/AR locations as needed to cover assignments.

Skills

English proficiency

RN license

Mental health nursing

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ diploma/ BSN)

State licensure (in US/DC)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Float Registered Nurse to support multiple mental health clinics in West Plains, Sikeston, Farmington, Paragould, Pocahontas and Cape HCC.

This full-time role requires an active RN license and experience in mental health; travel may be required; VA Total Rewards and comprehensive benefits apply.