North Port Behavioral Health
Specialty hospital in North Port, FL
- 144 beds
- Mostly night shifts
From 3 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 2, 2026Sources
The short version
North Port Behavioral Health is a newly opened 144-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in North Port, Florida, specializing in mental health and dual diagnosis treatment for youth (ages 10-17), adults (18+), and senior adults (65+).
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 2 of 3 roles
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 2 of the 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
The hard parts
Newly opened facility with no established employee review history or track record
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Behavioral health and dual diagnosis nursing can be emotionally and physically demanding
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Parent company Acadia Healthcare experienced a recent data security incident involving patient information
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Rotating 12-hour shifts may present work-life balance challenges for some nurses
Employer research, Jul 2, 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?
Common questions
Does North Port Behavioral Health hire new grads?
1 of 3 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a day shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to North Port Behavioral Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at North Port Behavioral Health
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Agency contract
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- northportbehavioral.com
Employer website
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