Night-Shift Per Diem RN: Behavioral Health Float

Saint Clare's Health; Boonton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem night shifts. Responsibilities include direct patient care, education, and collaboration with care teams in a high‑quality, compassionate environment.

The role requires an active RN license in NJ and BLS certification, with experience in behavioral health and inpatient/outpatient settings. Per diems qualify for our total rewards program and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
• Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
• Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• RNs perform basic duties: treat patients, educate about conditions, provide emotional support.
• RNs record medical histories and symptoms, aid diagnostics, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications.
• RNs teach patients and families how to manage illness, diet, exercise, and self‑administration of medications and physical therapy.
• Other related duties.

Education

RN licensure (current, NJ)

BLS certification

Mental health law knowledge

Interdisciplinary treatment team knowledge

Behavioral health continuum of care knowledge

Job description

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem night shifts. Responsibilities include direct patient care, education, and collaboration with care teams in a high‑quality, compassionate environment.

The role requires an active RN license in NJ and BLS certification, with experience in behavioral health and inpatient/outpatient settings. Per diems qualify for our total rewards program and flexible scheduling.