Temp Psychiatric RN — 13 Weeks, $60/hr, Training

Acadia Healthcare; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Psychiatric training

Career advancement

Cross training

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital Columbia, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses for a 13‑week temporary assignment in Columbia, MO. The role offers full-time days or nights, with a fixed rate of $60 per hour and no benefits eligibility.

Join our 80-bed inpatient psychiatric facility and contribute to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient care. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Must hold a current RN license in the applicable state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance use nursing is a plus.
• CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required (training available on hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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 families about conditions.
• Adhere to nursing practice standards and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible and accurately transcribed.
• Continuously assess patient status and document findings.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing per procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic rapport with patients.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

RN license

CPR

De-escalation

Restraint certification

Behavioral health nursing

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse degree

Job description

CenterPointe Hospital Columbia, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses for a 13‑week temporary assignment in Columbia, MO. The role offers full-time days or nights, with a fixed rate of $60 per hour and no benefits eligibility.

Join our 80-bed inpatient psychiatric facility and contribute to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient care. Training and advancement opportunities are available.