Coastal Pines Behavioral Health
Specialty Hospital · Saint Augustine, FL
- 1
- open role, live count
- 144
- beds
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Specialty Hospital
Benefits
Health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, vision, dental, and paid holidays listed on an AP Clerk posting; RN-specific package not detailed.
What stands out
Moving here
You would help open a new 144-bed, purpose-built behavioral health hospital in Saint Augustine, set for late summer 2026.
As of 2026Source 1: instagram.comSource 2: indeed.comSource 3: ziprecruiter.com
Experienced nurses
PRN RN pay is posted at $43/hr for a 36-hour monthly commitment and $45/hr for 72 hours a month.
From employer postingsAs of 2026 · 2026-07-29Source: ziprecruiter.com
Experienced nurses
The hospital is built around a full continuum—inpatient psychiatric care plus PHP, IOP, and ECT—so your shifts can span acuity levels.
Travel nurses
PRN scheduling is as-needed 12-hour shifts (7:00–7:00) with clear Standard or High monthly hour commitments.
As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com
More about working here
Moving here
You would be joining Acadia Healthcare’s newest Florida flagship, part of a network of 250-plus behavioral health facilities.
As of 2026 · 2025Source 1: ziprecruiter.comSource 2: instagram.comSource 3: aptitudeii.com
New graduates
An Admissions RN role has already been posted here, signaling early hiring across the continuum as the doors open.
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- PRN RN: as needed, 12-hr shifts 7:00-7:00; Standard 36 hrs/month or High 72 hrs/month commitment options
As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com
- Pay and benefits
- PRN RN Standard Commitment 36hrs/month (3x12hr shifts): $43/hr
As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com
- Pay and benefits
- PRN RN High Commitment 72hrs/month (6x12hr shifts): $45/hr
As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com
The city
Living in Saint Augustine, FL
America's oldest city blends Spanish colonial charm with Atlantic coast living. Nurses enjoy historic cobblestone streets, the iconic Castillo de San Marcos, and relaxed beach-town energy. It's a quieter Florida alternative with rich history and coastal warmth.
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- State price level · Florida
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.4 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Who they are
You would be walking into Coastal Pines Behavioral Health as it opens—a new 144-bed, purpose-built behavioral health hospital in Saint Augustine (St. Johns), Florida, near Jacksonville, scheduled for late summer 2026. It is described as Acadia Healthcare’s newest flagship in Florida and is built to offer a full continuum: inpatient psychiatric care, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and ECT.
- Specialty Hospital · Saint Augustine
More about Coastal Pines Behavioral Health
On the floor, the RN work visible so far is PRN. Shifts are 12 hours, 7:00–7:00, as needed. You can choose a Standard commitment of 36 hours a month at $43/hr or a High commitment of 72 hours a month at $45/hr. Roles require Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. You would be joining before any unit has a lived-in track record. Benefits listed on a Coastal Pines AP Clerk posting include health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, vision, dental, and paid holidays; RN-specific packages are not detailed in the facts we have. The setting is brand new, the continuum is broad, and the day-to-day culture is still unwritten.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- New 144-bed purpose-built behavioral health hospital opening late summer 2026
- Full continuum of inpatient psych, PHP, IOP, and ECT
- PRN pay posted at $43/hr (36 hrs/month) or $45/hr (72 hrs/month)
- Flexible PRN 12-hour shifts with clear monthly hour commitments
- Part of Acadia Healthcare’s 250-plus facility network
- Benefits listed include health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, vision, dental, paid holidays
The hard parts
- Hospital has not opened yet, so culture, ratios, and workflows are unproven
- Visible RN pay and scheduling details are PRN-only so far
- No residency, tuition support, or career-ladder facts available
- Level 2 Florida background screening required for RN roles
What to weigh
The hospital has not opened yet—scheduled for late summer 2026—so unit culture, ratios, and day-to-day workflows are still unproven.
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jul 24, 2026
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Open counts come from the live roles below. Source links show where unit details were reported.
- Psych1 open
Inpatient Psychiatric
144-bed hospital offering inpatient psychiatric care as part of full continuum of services.
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: instagram.comSource 2: ziprecruiter.com
PHP
Will offer Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) among continuum of services.
Source location unconfirmedSource: ziprecruiter.com
IOP
Will offer Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) among continuum of services.
Source location unconfirmedSource: ziprecruiter.com
ECT
Will offer Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) among continuum of services.
Source location unconfirmedSource: ziprecruiter.com
Admissions
Employer posted Admissions RN role; listing no longer accepting applications.
Source location unconfirmedSource: linkedin.com
Open roles
Current openings at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health
Refreshed throughout the day.
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
- Per diem
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