Registered Nurse TEMP $60 hr

Acadia Healthcare; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Point Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, AR is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a temporary full-time day and night shift assignment at $60 per hour. This 13-week position offers an opportunity to impact patients and potentially convert to regular FT or PRN, though it is not benefits-eligible.

As a Joint Commission–accredited facility serving diverse age groups, we value compassionate, competent care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of employment or eligibility.
• One year of nursing experience; behavioral health is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required by state or facility.

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, 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.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

Restraint certification

First aid

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – FT Days and FT Nights Temp $60/hr.

Vantage Point Behavioral Health | Fayetteville, AR

Looking for a nursing job where you’re not just clocking in but actually changing lives? Vantage Point Behavioral Health is hiring temporary Full‑Time Day and Night Shift RNs, and yes — the impact is real.

We’re a 114‑bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital serving kids, teens, adults, and seniors. If you care about mental health and want to be part of a team that shows up with purpose, you’ll fit right in.

Why You’ll Want This Job

• Pay rate $60/hr.
• Ability to convert to regular FT or PRN
• Supportive team energy (no toxic vibes)
• Real career growth — not just a buzzword
• A workplace that values compassion and competence

This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of$60 per hourand 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 haveat least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for day, nights and weekend shifts. Temporary employees may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time position if offered. Current Acadia Healthcare employees are not eligible for this temporary assignment.

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 the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use 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

We are committed toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.

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