Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Vancouver, Washington
Posted Oct 7 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour days
- Unit and setting
- Psych
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- Certification
- BLS
- Education
- Applicants should have a current state of Washington RN or Compact RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
- Experience
- From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
- Also asks
- Additional requirements include:
- Also asks
- New Graduates also welcome to apply!
- Also asks
- About our Health System
- Also asks
- Rainier Springs is a 72-bed facility located in Vancouver, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
- Also asks
- Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State)
- Also asks
- EEOC Statement
Preferred
- Experience
- One year of experience preferred
- Experience
- Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Washington staff rolesWashington staff postings that state pay run $36/hr to $76/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $69/hr, across 1,332 postings.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Rainier Springs’ careers page.
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Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health Job Type: Full- Time | 3x12s | Day Shift Wage scale: $42.55- $57.45 per hour Your experience matters At Rainier Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Behavioral Health RN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Department/Unit Summary
Join our supportive team in a beautifully designed 20-bed Behavioral Health unit, where compassion and patient-centered care are at the heart of everything we do. As a Behavioral Health RN, you will provide both general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for the treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, psychiatric illnesses, and emotional disorders. Our team fosters a positive learning environment where nurses are encouraged to expand their behavioral health expertise, develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients, and grow professionally.
If you're passionate about helping patients navigate their recovery journey and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented setting, we'd love to welcome you to our team. How you’ll contribute Will assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies Will oversee and supervise the shift Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts Competitive paid time off for full-time employees Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness Professional development and growth opportunities Qualifications and requirements Applicants should have a current state of Washington RN or Compact RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
Additional requirements include: BLS One year of experience preferred Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. New Graduates also welcome to apply! About our Health System Rainier Springs is a 72-bed facility located in Vancouver, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State) If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue.
For more information on your rights under Washington’s pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov
EEOC Statement
Rainier Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rainier Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
What's around it?
Vancouver, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,702/mo
- Household income
- $81,338/yr, all local households, not nurse pay