Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare is seeking an RN for a 13-week, full-time contract in a Crisis Unit in Lenoir, NC. Night shift (7:45pm–8:15am), 36 hours per week, for travel assignment with a weekly gross pay of $2,002.

Requirements include NC or Compact state RN license and BLS; psych/substance abuse experience preferred. MAT and buprenorphine experience encouraged. Nurses will perform assessments, medication administration, vitals, and documentation.

Qualifications

• RN license for NC or compact state
• BLS required
• Psych/Substance Abuse experience desired
• MAT and buprenorphine or opioid use disorder detox preferred
• Nursing duties include assessments, meds administration, vitals, COWS/CIWA and charting

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and administer medications, including injections
• Take vitals and monitor patient status throughout shift
• Perform COWS/CIWA assessments as part of monitoring
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records
• Collaborate with a compassionate, flexible team on a high-need unit

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Compassionate care

Education

RN license (NC or Compact)

Job description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: 2002 Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Lenoir, NC

$48 - $50 / hour

Amergis Healthcare is actively looking for a RN (Psych/Substance Abuse) that would be interested in a 13 Week, Full-Time Contract at a Crisis Unit in Lenoir, NC. Additional details of the contract are below:

Position: Registered Nurse - Psych/Substance Abuse

Location: Lenoir, NC

Pay Rate (Local): $48 - $50 Per Hour (Based on experience)

Total Travel Package: $2,002.00/week gross

Schedule:

• Night Shift, 36 hours per week

• 7:45pm - 8:15am

Duration:

• 13 Weeks (Likely Extension)

Requirements:

• RN in North Carolina or Compact state, BLS

• Psych and/or Substance Abuse Experience required

• Medication assisted treatment and use of buprenorphine or opioid use disorder detox preferred

• Nurses are responsible for completing nursing assessments, administering medications to include injections, taking vitals, COWS/CIWA assessments, and other nursing duties

• All individuals served are voluntary and care for their own personal needs so there is no heavy lifting, no medical or mechanical restraints

• Kind, Passionate and flexible team player

• Customer service oriented, passionate to help others

• Strong communication and documentation skills

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Psychiatric

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0406

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $2002 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-14T12:38:11