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Full-Time Registered Nurse (Day & Night Shifts Available) - Behavioral Hospital

Eligibility
Mental Health Care

Posted Jul 23

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour days
Unit and setting
Psych · Hospital
License
RN license Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact State RN license eligible for Texas practice.
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact State RN license eligible for Texas practice. Check your license
Certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
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Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.
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Commitment to delivering patient-centered, compassionate care.

Preferred

Experience
Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, or pediatric nursing experience. Preferred: Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, or pediatric nursing experience.
Experience
Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Preferred: Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
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Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Preferred: Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
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Full-time opportunities available Preferred: Full-time opportunities available
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12-hour shifts Preferred: 12-hour shifts
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Day Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM Preferred: Day Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
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Night Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM Preferred: Night Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
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Weekend rotation required Preferred: Weekend rotation required
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Why Choose Perimeter? Preferred: Why Choose Perimeter?
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Competitive Benefits Preferred: Competitive Benefits
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Competitive compensation Preferred: Competitive compensation
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401(k) with company match Preferred: 401(k) with company match
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance Preferred: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Company-paid life insurance Preferred: Company-paid life insurance
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Generous paid time off (PTO) Preferred: Generous paid time off (PTO)
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Supplemental insurance options Preferred: Supplemental insurance options
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Professional Development Preferred: Professional Development
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Ongoing training and continuing education opportunities Preferred: Ongoing training and continuing education opportunities
Also asks
Career growth and advancement potential Preferred: Career growth and advancement potential
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Supportive leadership and mentorship Preferred: Supportive leadership and mentorship
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Culture & Environment Preferred: Culture & Environment
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Collaborative, multidisciplinary care team Preferred: Collaborative, multidisciplinary care team
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Commitment to evidence-based treatment practices Preferred: Commitment to evidence-based treatment practices
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Patient-focused mission and values Preferred: Patient-focused mission and values
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Positive and supportive workplace culture Preferred: Positive and supportive workplace culture

What it pays

Benefits

  • 401k/Retirement
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO

The role and schedule

Weekends
Weekends required

The workplace

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington
Hospital
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington
Address
7000 US HIGHWAY 287, ARLINGTON, TX, 76001
Beds
88

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Join the Team at Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is a leading provider of behavioral and mental healthcare services, dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being. Through compassionate, evidence-based treatment, we serve children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of care settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient programs.

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our nursing team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing mental health and behavioral challenges.

Position Summary

As a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care in a therapeutic environment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and treatment goals. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with patients and their families while helping create a safe and supportive healing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Provide comprehensive nursing care to children, adolescents, and adults receiving behavioral health services. Perform nursing assessments and develop individualized patient care plans. Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed. Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes through daily nursing notes. Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to implement treatment plans and measurable goals. Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.

Leadership & Patient Advocacy

Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that protects patient rights and promotes recovery. Establish positive and professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Participate in treatment team meetings and interdisciplinary care planning. Support and mentor fellow nursing staff when appropriate. Advocate for patient needs while ensuring quality and continuity of care.

Qualifications

Required

Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact State RN license eligible for Texas practice. Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills. Commitment to delivering patient-centered, compassionate care.

Preferred

Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, or pediatric nursing experience. Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.

Schedule

  • Full-time opportunities available
  • 12-hour shifts
  • Day Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
  • Night Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
  • Weekend rotation required

Why Choose Perimeter?

Competitive Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Supplemental insurance options

Professional Development

  • Ongoing training and continuing education opportunities
  • Career growth and advancement potential
  • Supportive leadership and mentorship

Culture & Environment

  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary care team
  • Commitment to evidence-based treatment practices
  • Patient-focused mission and values
  • Positive and supportive workplace culture

Location

Arlington, Texas

Equal Opportunity Employer

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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What's around it?

In Arlington, TX

Arlington, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,470/mo
Household income
$75,171/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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