RN - Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization | $5K Sign-On

Meridian Behavioral; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

PTO & holidays

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Meridian Healthcare in Gainesville, FL is seeking a registered nurse for behavioral health inpatient care. You will perform comprehensive assessments, respond to condition changes, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting.

Your leadership, critical thinking, and clinical expertise will guide care from intake to discharge, ensuring safety, stability, and recovery for patients across shifts.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Florida required.
• Experience in behavioral health or inpatient settings preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments ( intake, admission, shift, discharge).
• Gather and communicate critical patient information to support care.
• Monitor patient status; perform timely nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and follow physician orders safely.
• Lead shift operations and delegate tasks to team members.
• Supervise and support LPNs, CNAs, and staff.
• Document accurately and file incident reports per standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote safety and recovery.

Skills

FL RN license

Behavioral health

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Job description

Meridian Healthcare in Gainesville, FL is seeking a registered nurse for behavioral health inpatient care. You will perform comprehensive assessments, respond to condition changes, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting.

Your leadership, critical thinking, and clinical expertise will guide care from intake to discharge, ensuring safety, stability, and recovery for patients across shifts.