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Registered Nurse (RN) - Temp $60/hr

East Tennessee Behavioral Health is a specialty hospital.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 21 · Applications close Oct 21, 2027

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights
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 requirements

Do you qualify?

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 requirements
License
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Certification
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
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Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
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First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
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We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable
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state, federal and local laws.
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Preferred

Experience
One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Tennessee staff payTennessee staff postings that state pay run $26/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $46/hr, across 416 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$15,000

The workplace

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East Tennessee Behavioral Health
Specialty Hospital

East Tennessee Behavioral Health is a psychiatric and behavioral health hospital located in Knoxville, Tennessee, operating as part of Acadia Healthcare. Described as Knoxville's newest behavioral health hospital, the facility provides a full continuum of mental health and addiction treatment…

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Original listing

Posted on East Tennessee Behavioral Health’s careers page.

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Overview Short-Term Contract for a 13-week assignment at East Tennessee Behavioral Health. Salary $60 PER HOUR flat rate! S chedule is FT Nights!

(12 hour shifts) Opportunities for conversion can occur after the contract period $10k Conversion Bonus for FT Days $15k Conversion Bonus for FT Nights East Tennessee Behavioral Health is growing!! Knoxville's newest behavioral health provider is seeking experienced RNs to join our team of professionals. As Knoxville's newest behavioral health hospital, we provide a full continuum of behavioral health treatment services for adults and seniors.

Our goal is to deliver compassionate, personalized care to those who turn to us in their time of need. This is a Temporary assignment and not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel.

Available shifts and hours

The temp schedule is a FT set schedule (12 hour shifts). 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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What's around it?

In Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent
$1,191/mo
Household income
$54,039/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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