Veteran Treatment Registered Nurse

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Day and night shifts

3x12-hour schedule

PRN opportunities

Job summary

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital in Tucson, AZ is seeking Registered Nurses (RN) with experience caring for veterans and active‑duty military personnel affected by PTSD and related conditions. This role offers meaningful clinical work in a facility that supports compassionate nursing care and teamwork.

New rates of $36-$51/hr with a $12,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs, and day/night shifts on a 3x12-hour schedule with every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Completed accredited nursing program and current RN license.
• Minimum one year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral care a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation training required.
• De-escalation and restraint certification helpful on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and educate patients/families.
• Administer medications per physician orders and document administration.
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to the team.
• Provide therapeutic communication and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

RN licensure

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital | Tucson, AZ

New Rates: $36-$51/hr + $12,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time RNs

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses with experience caring for veterans and active‑duty military personnel affected by PTSD, depression, substance use disorders, trauma, and other service‑related behavioral health challenges.

If you are passionate about serving those who have served our country, you'll find a meaningful career in an environment that values clinical expertise, compassion, and teamwork.

What We Offer

• $36-$51/hour based on experience
• $12,000 sign‑on bonus for Full‑Time RNs
• Day and night shifts available
• 3x12‑hour schedule with every other weekend
• PRN opportunities available

Why Sonora?

As Tucson's leading behavioral health hospital, our 140‑bed facility provides specialized care for children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and military personnel. Join a team dedicated to helping patients overcome the lasting effects of trauma, build resilience, and achieve recovery through evidence‑based treatment and compassionate nursing care.

Benefits Include

Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and more through Acadia Healthcare.

Registered Nurse 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.

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 to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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