Registered Nurse (RN)

High Plains Mental Health Center; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center is hiring a Mental Health RN for the Crisis Intervention Center in Hays, Kansas. The role offers 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am shifts, full-time in-person work, and a $3,000-$4,500 sign-on bonus. Base pay starts at $35-$46 per hour with possible $1-$3 per hour more for shift differentials.

Applicants must hold Kansas RN licensure (ADN or BSN) and be 21+. The center emphasizes patient stabilization, teamwork, and accessible mental health care for the community.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old with current Kansas RN licensure (ADN or BSN).
• Preferred, but not required: psychiatric nursing, crisis intervention, inpatient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential nursing care, crisis stabilization, and medication management to individuals in acute mental health distress.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patient stabilization, safety, and recovery.
• Document all clinical activity accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families on mental health care and recovery strategies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Kansas RN licensure (ADN/BSN)

Age 21+ requirement

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

Now Hiring: Mental Health RN – Starting at $35-46 per hour!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, October 19th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

Position: CIC Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Hays, Kansas | Crisis Intervention Center

Pay: Starting at $35-46 per hour [based on experience] | Shift differentials available- earn $1-3 more per hour) | $3,000-$4,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Job Type: Full-time | In-person | [PRN hours also available]

Schedule: Fixed shift time assignment. Pick between: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am | 3 days per week | [Week 1 = Week 3; Week 2 = Week 4] | Working every other weekend | Some holidays required

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

Be a part of history. High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to have launched one of Kansas’s first Crisis Intervention Centers (CIC) — and we want YOU to be part of this groundbreaking journey. This center is already playing a vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas by easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing critical mental health services close to home for those in need.

As a 24/7 inpatient facility, the CIC offers multiple shifts and a variety of career opportunities. Now is the time to raise your hand and secure your spot! For more information about the Crisis Intervention Center (CIC), please visit: [HPMHC CIC].

If you’re ready for a rewarding opportunity, and want to be supported by an organization that stands by its mission of being “Here for You,” this is your chance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As an RN at the CIC, you’ll provide essential nursing care, crisis stabilization, and medication management to individuals in acute mental health distress, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patient stabilization, safety, and recovery. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting nursing assessments and monitoring patient status throughout their stay.
• Administering medications and monitoring effects under psychiatric supervision.
• Using crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe environment.
• Supporting suicide prevention, seclusion/restraint protocols, and trauma-informed practices.
• Documenting all clinical activity accurately and timely.
• Educating patients and families on mental health care and recovery strategies.
• Collaborating closely with physicians, APRNs, and the broader treatment team, helping to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and upholding patient dignity in every interaction.

WHY JOIN US?

At High Plains Mental Health Center, we're here for you — not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients.

When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You’ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

-Competitive Pay: from $35-46 per hour [plus earn $1-$3 more per hour with shift differentials!]

-Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
• 403(b) Plan
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• Holiday pay [holiday pay in addition to any hours worked; our Center recognizes 7 holidays]
• Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
• License Renewal
• Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
• $3,000 or $4,500 SIGN-ON BONUS
• And more!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you!

If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact [e-mail].

Requirements

• Must be 21+ years old with current Kansas RN licensure (ADN or BSN).
• Preferred, but not required: one year of psychiatric nursing, crisis intervention, emergency care, or inpatient experience.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health crisis care, psychiatric medications, and trauma-informed care.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification (provided by our Center).
• Must pass all required background checks (KBI, KDADS).
• Physically capable of working in high-pressure situations and responding to emergencies.
• Must comply with TB testing and health screening protocols.
• Muss pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license; [MVR will be checked]. No substance-related driving offenses in the past 5 years.