RN

Venture Behavioral Health; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth in behavioral health

Supportive clinical backup

Job summary

Venture BHM in Alpharetta, GA is looking for a Registered Nurse to join a detox and residential addiction treatment program. You will assess patients, monitor withdrawal, administer medications, and educate patients on recovery. A supportive team and opportunities to grow in behavioral health are offered.

Join a front-line nursing team providing safe withdrawal management and coordinated care, with competitive hourly pay and a path for professional development.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Georgia RN license or multi-state compact.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Detox, addiction, psychiatric, or behavioral health nursing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments on admission and during the stay.
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms using CIWA/COWS and escalate to providers as needed.
• Administer medications, including MAT and detox protocols, with MAR documentation.
• Take and track vital signs; monitor for medical complications and respond to emergencies.
• Provide patient education on medications, withdrawal, and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate with medical providers and staff on treatment plans.
• Document care accurately in the EMR.
• Help create a safe, recovery-focused environment for each patient.

Skills

Assessment skills

Calm under pressure

Compassionate care

Education

RN license (GA)

Tools

EMR system

CIWA/COWS tools

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN): Detox & Residential Addiction Treatment
Venture BHM | Alpharetta, GA | Full-Time | $32 to $40 per hour

About the Role

Venture BHM is hiring a Registered Nurse to join a detox and residential addiction treatment program in Alpharetta, GA. If you want nursing work where you actually see patients get better, this is it. You'll be on the front lines helping adults safely withdraw from substances and start their recovery, working alongside a supportive clinical and medical team that has your back.

Whether you're a seasoned addiction nurse or a med-surg, psych, or ER nurse curious about behavioral health, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

• Complete nursing assessments on admission and throughout the patient's stay
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms using standardized tools (CIWA, COWS) and elevate to providers as needed
• Administer medications, including MAT and detox protocols, and maintain accurate MAR documentation
• Take and track vital signs, monitor for medical complications, and respond to emergencies
• Provide patient education on medications, withdrawal, and relapse prevention
• Collaborate with medical providers, clinicians, and support staff on individualized treatment plans
• Document care accurately and on time in the EMR
• Help create a safe, respectful, recovery-focused environment for every patient

What You Bring

• Active, unrestricted Georgia RN license (or multistate compact license)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Detox, addiction, psychiatric, or behavioral health nursing experience preferred but not required
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to stay calm when things get busy
• Compassion for people in recovery and a nonjudgmental approach
• CARN certification is a plus

Why You'll Like It Here

• Competitive pay: $32 to $40 per hour based on experience
• Meaningful work that makes a visible difference every shift
• Supportive team culture with real clinical backup
• Opportunities to grow your career in behavioral health and addiction medicine
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $32.00 to $40.00 per hour
• License/Certification: RN (Georgia or multistate compact), BLS

Venture BHM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.