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Registered Nurse RN

Eligibility
Mental Health Care
Shift
Days
Hours a week
36 hrs a week
Unit
Psych

Posted Jul 23

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days · 36 hours
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Agency
Setting
Behavioral Health
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

Registered Nurse (RN) – Adolescent Behavioral Health (PRTF)

Location: Columbus, OH (In-Person) Pay: $34.00 – $48.00 per hour

Schedule

Week 1 - 10am-10pm Sunday-Tuesday 36 hours

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Week 2 - 12pm- 10pm Wednesday-Saturday 40 hours

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

DTAC (Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers) is expanding—and we’re looking for a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about helping adolescents heal and thrive.

In this role, you’ll work in a Male Adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) supporting youth ages 11–17 with complex behavioral health needs. This is more than a nursing position—it’s an opportunity to create lasting change in the lives of young people through trauma-informed, therapeutic care.

Why You’ll Love This Role

✔ Competitive hourly pay ($34–$48/hr)

✔ Meaningful, mission-driven work

✔ Collaborative, supportive team environment

✔ Opportunities for growth and advancement

✔ Direct impact on youth and families

What You’ll Do

Clinical & Nursing Care

Perform health assessments (vitals, injuries, behavioral and psychiatric symptoms) Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately Monitor for medication effectiveness and side effects Document thoroughly in EMR (MARs, nursing notes, PRNs, incidents, etc.) Coordinate care with providers, pharmacies, and outside medical services

Behavioral Health & Therapeutic Support

  • Help maintain a structured, trauma-informed environment
  • Provide education on wellness, medication, hygiene, and coping skills
  • Support individualized treatment plans with the clinical team

Crisis Response & Safety

  • Respond to behavioral and medical emergencies
  • Use de-escalation techniques and clinical judgment under pressure
  • Monitor for safety risks (self-harm, aggression, environmental concerns)
  • Ensure proper protocols and safety procedures are followed

Team Collaboration

  • Participate in treatment planning, team meetings, and discharge planning
  • Support and guide direct care staff on medical-related matters
  • Communicate effectively across shifts and departments

Compliance & Documentation

  • Maintain compliance with state regulations, Medicaid standards, and agency policies
  • Ensure timely and accurate documentation
  • Uphold confidentiality and ethical nursing standards

What We’re Looking For

Required

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
  • Ability to pass background checks and required screenings
  • CPR & First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Preferred Experience

  • Adolescent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing
  • Residential treatment or crisis stabilization
  • Trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques
  • Working with high-acuity youth populations

What Success Looks Like

  • Accurate, timely documentation and medication administration
  • Strong compliance with clinical and safety standards
  • Positive contributions to a safe, structured, therapeutic environment
  • Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

About DTAC

DTAC is a growing behavioral health organization dedicated to helping youth and families achieve long-term healing, stability, and independence. Our trauma-informed programs provide structured, supportive environments for individuals with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

Apply Today

If you’re a dedicated RN who wants to make a real difference in behavioral health, we’d love to connect with you.

Opportunity Employer

DTAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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Requirements

  • RN license in Ohio

Place

City
Columbus, Ohio
Rent against this pay
24% of monthly gross
This role$1,295/mo rent
Monthly gross$5,304/mo

$1,295 median rent against $5,304 a month at $34/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$66,082/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% below the national average

Columbus area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.

Ohio's capital blends Midwestern friendliness with big-city energy. Home to Ohio State University and several major hospital systems, Columbus offers nurses strong career options, a lively Short North arts district, and greenways along the Scioto River for off-shift downtime.

Map showing the location of Columbus, OH
Approximate location in Columbus, OH. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

How this role fits you

About the employer

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC)
Hiring organization

On your path

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

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