Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

El Dorado Springs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

El Dorado Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital in Tucson, Arizona, seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our night shift. This full-time position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants and a 3x12 schedule (7 p.m.

– 7:30 a.m.) with some weekend shifts focused on compassionate, patient-centered care. Joining Lifepoint Health, you will contribute to safe, evidence-based care, lead with teamwork, and support patients through acute mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license required.
• Associate degree from accredited nursing school.
• BLS certification required; de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire.
• Arizona or compact multi-state RN license required.
• 21+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings.
• Demonstrate leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks and supervision.
• Oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and exemplary patient care.
• Follow hospital policy for medication administration.

Skills

RN license

Arizona license

BLS

De-escalation

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to qualified applicants

Job Type: Full-Time | NOC

Schedule: 3x12, Nights (7p-7:30a), some weekend shifts

Your experience matters

El Dorado Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN)joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our team is a place where people truly care-about our patients and about each other. Patient safety and well‑being are at the heart of everything we do, supported by strong teamwork and leadership that is both visible and genuinely supportive. In our recent culture survey, employees consistently shared how much they value and appreciate the people they work alongside every day.

How you'll contribute

A Behavioral Health RN who excels in this role:

• Assesses patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc
• Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team
• RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• 21 years of age or older
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Licenses: Must have a current Arizona or compact multi-state RN license.
• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

More about El Dorado Springs

El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health is a behavioral health hospital located in Tucson, Arizona, providing acute inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use treatment for adults and seniors across Southern Arizona.

The hospital offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient psychiatric stabilization, medically assisted detox (MAT), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). These programs are designed to support individuals experiencing acute mental health symptoms, substance use disorders, or co‑occurring conditions in a safe, structured environment.

El Dorado Springs features a state‑of‑the‑art facility with over 100 private and semi‑private rooms, providing a secure and therapeutic setting focused on comfort, dignity, and healing. Patients receive 24/7 medically supervised care, evidence‑based therapy, medication management, and comprehensive discharge and aftercare planning.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by CMS, El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health is committed to delivering relationship‑centered, evidence‑based care that improves outcomes and supports long‑term recovery.

Driven by a mission to help individuals regain stability and wellness, our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide compassionate care while fostering a supportive, safety‑focused workplace culture for our staff and patients alike.

EEOC Statement

"El Dorado Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. El Dorado Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.