Registered Nurse (RN) PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center is hiring an RN for the Crisis Intervention Center (CIC) in Hays, Kansas. The PRN position offers night/overnight coverage with shifts up to 28 hours per week and base pay starting at $35 per hour, up to $46 with experience. A $500 sign-on bonus and shift differentials of $1-3 per hour are available.

This is an in-person, as-needed role with potential full-time hours. Join a 24/7 inpatient CIC committed to transforming mental health care in northwest Kansas,

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old with Kansas RN licensure (ADN or BSN).
• Experience in psychiatric nursing or crisis intervention is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must pass background checks (KBI, KDADS).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and crisis stabilization for individuals in acute mental health distress.
• Administer medications and monitor effects under psychiatric supervision.
• Use de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.
• Educate patients and families on care and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians and the treatment team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Crisis intervention

Emergency care

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

RN licensure (Kansas)

Job description

Description

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 21, 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 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].

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.

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.

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