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Veteran Treatment Registered Nurse

You'll care for veterans and active-duty military personnel with PTSD, depression, substance use disorders and trauma. Sonora Behavioral Health is a specialty hospital.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 16 · Applications close Oct 16, 2027

Shift and hours
Day or night shifts · 3x12-⁠hour shifts Day and night shifts available 3x12-hour schedule with every other weekend3 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Psych · Behavioral Health caring for veterans and active-duty military personnel affected by PTSDVeterans and active-duty military personnel
License
RN license Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirementsCurrent RN license for the state of employment
Term
Per Diem PRN opportunities availablePRN shifts available

Do you qualify?

License
Current RN license for the state of employment Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
Certification
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; facility trains upon hire CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing school Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
1 year of nursing experience One year of nursing experience

Preferred

Experience
Psychiatric, mental, behavioral or substance use nursing experience previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Arizona PRN rolesArizona PRN postings that state pay run $34/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $52/hr, across 113 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$12,000
Tuition assistance
Offered
Bonus
$12,000 sign-on bonus $12,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time RNsFull-Time RNs
Pay reviews
Pay set by experience $36-$51/hour based on experience

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical insuranceBenefits Include Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and more through Acadia Healthcare.
  • BenefitsDental insurance
  • BenefitsVision insurance
  • BenefitsHSA/FSA accounts
  • BenefitsDisability coverage
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program
  • Medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • HSA/FSA

The role and schedule

Day to day
Calling physicians about detox problems and medical emergencies Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency
Day to day
Admission and discharge processing Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Day to day
Directing unit activities as assigned Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Weekends
Every other weekend 3x12-hour schedule with every other weekend
Details
140-bed hospital our 140-bed facility provides specialized care

The workplace

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Your fit

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

Posted on Sonora Behavioral Health’s careers page.

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Overview Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital | Tucson, AZ New Rates: $36-$51/hr + $12,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time RNs Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses with experience caring for veterans and active-duty military personnel affected by PTSD, depression, substance use disorders, trauma, and other service-related behavioral health challenges. If you are passionate about serving those who have served our country, you'll find a meaningful career in an environment that values clinical expertise, compassion, and teamwork. What We Offer $36-$51/hour based on experience $12,000 sign-on bonus for Full-Time RNs Day and night shifts available 3x12-hour schedule with every other weekend PRN opportunities available Why Sonora?

As Tucson's leading behavioral health hospital, our 140-bed facility provides specialized care for children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and military personnel. Join a team dedicated to helping patients overcome the lasting effects of trauma, build resilience, and achieve recovery through evidence-based treatment and compassionate nursing care. Benefits Include Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and more through Acadia Healthcare.

Use your behavioral health and veteran care experience to make a real difference. Apply today. Nurses from Davis-Monthan AFB and Fort Huachuca are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Registered nurse essential functions

Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs. Develop and implement nursing care plans. Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.

Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges. Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.

Accurately administer medications per ordered note. Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents. Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.

Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment. Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed. Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications

Education/licensure/experience/skill requirements

Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHRN

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In Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,145/mo
Household income
$57,073/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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