Registered Nurse - Temp $60/hr
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Agave Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital
Mesa, AZ, US
Summary
Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs while developing and implementing nursing care plans. Maintain accurate medical records, administer medications, and ensure effective communication with the healthcare team and patients' families.
Job Description
Overview
FT RN Temp Days or Nights (12 hour shift - $60/hr) - Agave Ridge Behavioral Health
Looking to build your nursing career in a place that actually feels meaningful? Agave Ridge Behavioral Health is hiring full‑time Temp RNs for night shift. Our 100‑bed, state‑of‑the‑art facility in East Mesa supports adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other acute mental health needs.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Modern, beautiful facility with a calm, supportive vibe
- Real impact on people who need it most
- A team that values communication, collaboration, and mental‑health awareness
- Space to grow your skills and build a strong clinical foundation
- A mission‑driven environment where your work matters every day
This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of $60/hour and is not benefits-eligible. This is a direct temporary opportunity (not an agency contract), and travel stipends or travel reimbursements are not provided. Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for night shifts and rotating weekends. Temporary employees may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time position if offered.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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 Arizona or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
- One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse 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.
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Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a leading provider of inpatient behavioral health treatment. Serving adolescents ages 11-17, adults age 18 and older, and older adults age 55 and older, we provide age-appropriate care for those who are struggling with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and co-occurring concerns. Our inpatient programming is designed to address each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social needs so that they can begin to wholly heal and improve their overall functioning.
Inpatient treatment is a short-term level of care that can help individuals who are in crisis stabilize and begin their healing journey. At our inpatient hospital, we offer continual monitoring, a secure treatment environment, integrated care, and an attentive staff to ensure that patients receive the intensive support they need to get on a path to better health.
Our team of professionals includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, behavioral health specialists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed practical nurses. Our staff works collaboratively with each patient to provide exceptional, customized care. Before admission, we conduct an assessment for each patient that helps us identify their needs so that we can tailor their treatment accordingly.
Depending on each person’s needs, their inpatient treatment plan may include basic medical care, medication management services, on-site detox services, and group therapy. We want to ensure that our patients can achieve the best outcomes possible, which is why we provide them with only the interventions that can help them make progress toward well-being.
To learn more about the benefits of inpatient programming, please contact our intake department today. We are available 24/7 to help prospective patients navigate the admissions process and confidently embark on their life-changing journey to better health.
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Muncie, IN
Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a leading provider of inpatient behavioral health treatment. Serving adolescents ages 11-17, adults age 18 and older, and older adults age 55 and older, we provide age-appropriate care for those who are struggling with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and co-occurring concerns. Our inpatient programming is designed to address each patient’s mental, physical, emotional, and social needs so that they can begin to wholly heal and improve their overall functioning.
Inpatient treatment is a short-term level of care that can help individuals who are in crisis stabilize and begin their healing journey. At our inpatient hospital, we offer continual monitoring, a secure treatment environment, integrated care, and an attentive staff to ensure that patients receive the intensive support they need to get on a path to better health.
Our team of professionals includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, behavioral health specialists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed practical nurses. Our staff works collaboratively with each patient to provide exceptional, customized care. Before admission, we conduct an assessment for each patient that helps us identify their needs so that we can tailor their treatment accordingly.
Depending on each person’s needs, their inpatient treatment plan may include basic medical care, medication management services, on-site detox services, and group therapy. We want to ensure that our patients can achieve the best outcomes possible, which is why we provide them with only the interventions that can help them make progress toward well-being.
To learn more about the benefits of inpatient programming, please contact our intake department today. We are available 24/7 to help prospective patients navigate the admissions process and confidently embark on their life-changing journey to better health.
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Muncie, IN
