Coastal Pines Behavioral Health
Specialty hospital in St. Augustine, FL
- 144 beds
- Hiring nights
From 5 postings · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
The short version
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.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
You would help open a new 144-bed, purpose-built behavioral health hospital in Saint Augustine, set for late summer 2026.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: instagram.comPRN RN pay is posted at $43/hr for a 36-hour monthly commitment and $45/hr for 72 hours a month.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026 · 2026-07-29The hospital is built around a full continuum—inpatient psychiatric care plus PHP, IOP, and ECT—so your shifts can span acuity levels.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: instagram.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 2 of 5 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 4 of 5 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near St. Augustine
Nursing here
- Scheduling
PRN RN: as needed, 12-hr shifts 7:00-7:00; Standard 36 hrs/month or High 72 hrs/month commitment options
Coastal Pines Behavioral Health · employer research
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As of 2026
Benefits
Health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, vision, dental, and paid holidays listed on an AP Clerk posting; RN-specific package not detailed.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
PRN RN Standard Commitment 36hrs/month (3x12hr shifts): $43/hr
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
PRN RN High Commitment 72hrs/month (6x12hr shifts): $45/hr
As of 2026
The units
Inpatient Psychiatric
144-bed hospital offering inpatient psychiatric care as part of full continuum of services.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: instagram.comPHP
Will offer Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) among continuum of services.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedIOP
Will offer Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) among continuum of services.
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Source location unconfirmedECT
Will offer Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) among continuum of services.
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Source location unconfirmedAdmissions
Employer posted Admissions RN role; listing no longer accepting applications.
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Source location unconfirmed
The hard parts
The hospital has not opened yet—scheduled for late summer 2026—so unit culture, ratios, and day-to-day workflows are still unproven.
Sources
As of 2026Source: instagram.comHospital has not opened yet, so culture, ratios, and workflows are unproven
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
Visible RN pay and scheduling details are PRN-only so far
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
No residency, tuition support, or career-ladder facts available
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in St. Augustine, FL
America's oldest city blends Spanish colonial charm with coastal Florida living. Nurses enjoy a laid-back historic downtown anchored by the Castillo de San Marcos, plus easy Atlantic beach access. With year-round warmth and a slower pace than nearby Jacksonville, St. Augustine offers a distinctive small-city lifestyle for healthcare professionals seeking a change of scenery.
Browse roles in St. Augustine- 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
Common questions
Does Coastal Pines Behavioral Health hire new grads?
4 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Coastal Pines Behavioral Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health
Registered Nurse (RN)
Posted last week
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
- Per diem
Sources
- instagram.com/popular/coastal-pines-behavioral-health
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