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Registered Nurse- Psych ED

LifeBridge Health

Randallstown, Maryland

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 15

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights
Unit and setting
Psych · Hospital
License
RN license
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license Check your license
Certification
American Heart Association CPR Certification
Education
Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent
Education
RN Diploma with relevant experience accepted
Also asks
Working knowledge of psychiatric nursing theory and practice
Also asks
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred

License
Registered Nurse, RN, Behavioral Health Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse, Mental Health RN, Emergency Psychiatric Nurse, ED RN, ER RN, Crisis Stabilization, Night Shift RN, Maryland RN Jobs Check your license
Also asks
Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Nursing Preferred Experience: Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Nursing
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Emergency Department or Crisis Stabilization Preferred Experience: Emergency Department or Crisis Stabilization
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Acute Care or Critical Care nursing Preferred Experience: Acute Care or Critical Care nursing
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Keywords for Search Visibility Preferred Experience: Keywords for Search Visibility

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Maryland PRN rolesMaryland PRN postings that state pay run $31/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $53/hr, across 192 postings.
Overtime pay
$37/hr
Sign-on bonus
$10,000

Benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Insurance
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Programs

The role and schedule

Floating
Floats to other units
Weekends
Weekends required

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.

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Sign On Bonus Potential: 10,000 Randallstown, MD

Northwest hospital

Nwhc psych ed/c&l se

Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Night shift - 7:00pm-7:30am

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  • $37.15-$57.58 Experience based
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Summary

Make a meaningful difference on every shift as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, delivering compassionate, high-acuity psychiatric care to adults and patients in crisis across inpatient and emergency settings while gaining valuable cross-training and clinical growth.

Why This Role Matters

  • Direct impact on patients experiencing acute mental health and behavioral crises
  • Combination of inpatient psychiatric care and emergency psychiatric stabilization
  • Cross-training across multiple units for skill expansion and variety
  • Supportive, team-based environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Competitive night-shift pay with part-time flexibility

Unit & Patient Population

Behavioral Health Unit (BHU): 23-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit 4A Unit: 12-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit

Emergency Department Psychiatric Pods

North Pod (6 beds) West Pod (6 beds) Patient populations include adults, adolescents, and children in acute psychiatric crisis Conditions treated include depression, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and substance use disorders

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, age-appropriate, evidence-based nursing care to psychiatric patients
  • Perform ongoing mental status and safety assessments
  • Administer medications and monitor patient responses
  • Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, and social services
  • Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients and families
  • Float and cross-train across inpatient and emergency psychiatric areas as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent
  • RN Diploma with relevant experience accepted
  • Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • American Heart Association CPR Certification
  • Working knowledge of psychiatric nursing theory and practice
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Experience

  • Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Nursing
  • Emergency Department or Crisis Stabilization
  • Acute Care or Critical Care nursing

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Registered Nurse, RN, Behavioral Health Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse, Mental Health RN, Emergency Psychiatric Nurse, ED RN, ER RN, Crisis Stabilization, Night Shift RN, Maryland RN Jobs

Additional Information

Who We Are

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

What We Offer

Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits

Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime

  • shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

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