Registered Nurse Temp $60 hr

Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Behavioral Health in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week temporary assignment on day or night shifts with 12-hour shifts. The role offers $60/hour with weekend differentials up to $8/hour and is not benefits-eligible.

Responsibilities include assessing physical and behavioral health needs, developing care plans, educating patients and families, administering medications, documenting records, and coordinating unit activities within policy and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by Arizona or be eligible to practice nursing.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral/ substance abuse experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co‑workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Skills

One year nursing experience

Behavioral health

CPR & de-escalation

First aid

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Current RN license in AZ

Job description

Overview

FT Registered Nurse (RN) Temporary – Day Shift or Night Shift (12‑Hour Shift)*

Oasis Behavioral Health – Chandler, AZ

Salary - $60/hr. plus shift/weekend differentials up to ($8/hr.)

Why Join Oasis

• 12‑hour shifts
• Temp‑to‑hire opportunity
• Supportive, mission‑driven environment
• Work with both adolescent and adult populations

Our 210‑bed facility in Chandler provides compassionate, clinically excellent care for adults and adolescents experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. If you’re passionate about behavioral health and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect.

We prioritize the safety of patients and staff. All team members use Personal Panic Alarm devices across clinical and non‑clinical areas to ensure immediate support when needed.

*This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of $60/hour and is not benefits‑eligible. This is a direct temporary opportunity (not an agency contract), and travel stipends or travel reimbursements are not provided. Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for night shifts and rotating weekends. Temporary employees may be eligible to convert to a regular full‑time position if offered.

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co‑workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Arizona or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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