RN - CRS

Meridian Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO – vacation, sick time, holidays

Benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with company 8%

Job summary

Meridian Healthcare in Gainesville, FL seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide comprehensive care from intake through discharge in a behavioral health setting. You will assess patients, respond to changes, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes nursing leadership, accurate documentation, and collaboration with LPNs, CNAs, and staff to support stabilization and recovery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including intake, admission, shift, and discharge evaluations
• Gather, assess, and communicate critical patient information to support coordinated care
• Monitor patient status and provide timely nursing interventions
• Administer medications and carry out physician orders safely and accurately
• Lead and support shift operations, including nursing assignments and peer collaboration
• Supervise and delegate care to LPNs, CNAs, and support staff
• Complete accurate documentation and incident reports in compliance with standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, stabilization, and recovery

Skills

RN license Florida

Behavioral health experience

Critical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Why Choose Meridian?

For over 50 years,

Location: Gainesville, FL

Pay: $44.98/hour | Non-Exempt

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Retention Bonus: $1,000

Why Choose Meridian?

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

About The Role

In this role, you'll provide essential nursing care from intake through discharge, ensuring patients feel safe, respectful, and supported from the very beginning. You'll conduct assessments, respond to changes in patient condition, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Your clinical expertise, leadership, and compassion will help create a structured, therapeutic setting where individuals can stabilize, regain control, and begin their journey toward recovery.

What You Will Do

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including intake, admission, shift, and discharge evaluations
• Gather, assess, and communicate critical patient information to support coordinated care
• Monitor patient status and provide timely nursing interventions
• Administer medications and carry out physician orders safely and accurately
• Lead and support shift operations, including nursing assignments and peer collaboration
• Supervise and delegate care to LPNs, CNAs, and support staff
• Complete accurate documentation and incident reports in compliance with standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, stabilization, and recovery

What We're Looking For

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

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay & Incentives
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Retirement Planning: 403(b) with up to 8% company match after 7 years
• Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources
• Inclusive Culture: Supportive, team-oriented environment with employee events and recognition
• Additional Perks: Cell phone discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more

Make a Difference

Help bring hope and healing to the communities we serve.

For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.