Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN Day Shift

Pyramid Healthcare; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Freedom Detox, part of Pyramid Healthcare, seeks compassionate Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for a PRN day shift in Gastonia, NC. Responsibilities include stabilizing clients during detox, performing assessments, and administering medications in a structured behavioral health setting.

The role requires NC RN or LPN licensure, CPR/BLS and First Aid, and experience in behavioral health or detox is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN or LPN license.
• Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certification.
• Behavioral health, detox, or psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during the detoxification process.
• Conduct nursing assessments for new admissions and ongoing care.
• Administer medications and support withdrawal management.
• Perform and document COWS and CIWA assessments.
• Monitor health status and communicate changes to medical staff.
• Educate patients about medications and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure quality care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Crisis management

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

NC RN or LPN license

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – PRN Day Shift

Freedom Detox – Gastonia, NC

Pay: $35–$39/hour

PRN | Day Shift

Make a Difference During the First Steps of Recovery

Freedom Detox, part of Pyramid Healthcare, is seeking compassionate and dependable Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our PRN day shift team in Gastonia, NC.

This role plays a critical part in providing safe, supportive, and clinically appropriate care to individuals beginning their recovery journey from substance use disorders. Our nursing team helps stabilize clients through the detox process while delivering compassionate care in a structured behavioral health environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide nursing care and support to clients throughout the detoxification process.
• Complete nursing assessments for new admissions and ongoing client needs.
• Administer medications and support withdrawal management protocols.
• Perform and document COWS and CIWA assessments according to established protocols.
• Monitor client health status and communicate changes to medical providers and clinical leadership.
• Provide medication education and support clients in understanding their treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure coordinated, quality care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensure medical equipment and supplies are maintained and available.
• Follow all regulatory requirements, policies, and safety procedures.
• Complete required trainings and maintain compliance standards.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Current, active, and unencumbered RN license in North Carolina.
• Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certification.
• Behavioral health, detox, addiction treatment, or psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Current, active, and unencumbered LPN license in North Carolina.
• Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certification.
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, detox, or residential settings preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgment and nursing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in crisis situations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to compassionate, ethical, and recovery-focused care.

Why Join Freedom Detox?

At Freedom Detox, we support both our clients and our employees through a culture built on compassion, teamwork, and professional growth. As part of Pyramid Healthcare, you’ll join a respected network of behavioral health programs dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment and helping individuals achieve lasting recovery.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.