Registered Nurse (RN) PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

$500 sign‑on bonus

Night/overnight shifts

Inpatient CIC experience

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center is hiring a CIC RN (PRN) in Hays, Kansas, starting at $35-$46 per hour with shift differentials and a $500 sign‑on bonus. In this 24/7 inpatient setting, you’ll perform crisis stabilization, medication management, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration, de‑escalation, suicide prevention, documentation, and patient/family education. PRN with potential full‑time hours; mostly night/overnight coverage.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Must 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.]
• Muss pass pre‑employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor patient status throughout their stay.
• Administer medications and monitor effects under psychiatric supervision.
• Use crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques to ensure a safe environment.
• Support suicide prevention, seclusion/restraint protocols, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Document all clinical activity accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families on mental health care and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians and the broader treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
• Uphold regulatory compliance and patient dignity in every interaction.

Skills

Nursing

Crisis intervention

Psychiatric nursing

Education

Kansas RN licensure (ADN/BSN)

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) (PRN)

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) | $500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Job Type: PRN (as-needed) | In-person | [full-time hours also available]

Schedule: Working up to 28 hrs/wk on a PRN basis | Looking for mainly night / overnight coverage

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].

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.

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 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.