Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health, 12-Hour Night Shift

Christiana Care Health System; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with shift differentia

Generous paid time off

Robust benefits package

Job summary

ChristianaCare Health System’s Behavioral Health Nursing team is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide night-shift care for behavioral health services. The role is 12 hours per week, with a rotating weekend day shift, following department guidelines for weekends and holidays.

Ideal candidates have psychiatric nursing experience in inpatient or outpatient settings, with crisis-area knowledge preferred. BSN is preferred; Maryland RN license or eligibility and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Current Maryland RN license or eligibility for Maryland RN license.
• BLS required.
• Psychiatric Nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Two year med/surg experience in an acute care setting.
• Professional Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health or Medical/Surgical preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing care in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions and respond to crises as needed.
• Collaborate with the behavioral health team to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with department guidelines.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Medical-surgical experience

Crisis area knowledge

BLS certification

RN licensure

Education

BSN preferred

Maryland RN license or eligibility

PMH/Med-Surg certification (preferred)

Job description

ChristianaCare Health System’s Behavioral Health Nursing team is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide night-shift care for behavioral health services. The role is 12 hours per week, with a rotating weekend day shift, following department guidelines for weekends and holidays.

Ideal candidates have psychiatric nursing experience in inpatient or outpatient settings, with crisis-area knowledge preferred. BSN is preferred; Maryland RN license or eligibility and BLS are required.