Day Shift PRN Registered Nurse – Inpatient Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health in Temple, TX is seeking a PRN Day RN to provide nursing care across adolescent, adult, and senior units in an acute care psychiatric setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with the health team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care per nursing standards.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Nursing, Texas RN licensure (or multi-state compact), and CPR certification; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program required; Preferred: Bachelor degree.
• Experience: Minimum one year of related experience in psychiatric patient care.
• Licensure: Active TX RN license or multi-state compact license.
• Additional Requirements: Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification.
• Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Document and reassess significant changes in patient condition per facility policy.
• Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on assessment and policy.
• Prescribe and coordinate nursing care to patients during an episode of care.
• Comply with infection control measures, OSHA regulations, and risk management.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care

CPR certification

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor degree in Nursing

Job description

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health in Temple, TX is seeking a PRN Day RN to provide nursing care across adolescent, adult, and senior units in an acute care psychiatric setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with the health team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care per nursing standards.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Nursing, Texas RN licensure (or multi-state compact), and CPR certification; Bachelor’s degree preferred.