Registered Nurse- Psychiatric ($68/hr. to $73/hr.)
Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Eligibility
- RN
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Posted Sep 12
Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Top of Massachusetts staff payMassachusetts staff postings that state pay run $36/hr to $66/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $55/hr, across 417 postings.
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active Massachusetts RN license required at submission Check your license
- Certification
- CPR certification required
- Education
- BSN preferred
- Experience
- 3 years of adult, adolescent, and geriatric inpatient psychiatric experience required
- Experience
- Psychiatric/substance-use inpatient experience preferred
- Experience
- Crisis intervention/de-escalation experience preferred
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- Also asks
- Must be willing to float to similar or lower-acuity units
- Also asks
- Must be willing to take charge ; no additional charge differential
- Also asks
- #HC1
What's around it?
Living costs about 6% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,021/mo
- Household income
- $53,605/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
About us At Dolphin Healthcare Services, we believe in more than just filling positions—we focus on building long-term relationships between healthcare providers and professionals. Our rigorous selection process ensures that every candidate is not only qualified but also aligned with the values of care, empathy, and professionalism. Whether it’s hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, or home healthcare, we provide tailored staffing solutions that meet the unique needs of every healthcare facility.
- Job Title- Registered Nurse- Psychiatric Adolescent
- Location- Holyoke, MA 01040
- Shift- Evening (3p-11:30p) (every other weekend/every other holiday)
- Pay Rate- $68/hr. to $51/hr. on w2
- Contract Duration- 13 weeks with possible extension
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to adolescent patients with mental health conditions.
- Monitor patients’ behavior, mood, mental status, and emotional changes.
- Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
- Assess and document vital signs and patient condition.
- Assist with crisis intervention and maintain a safe environment.
Requirements
- Active Massachusetts RN license required at submission
- 3 years of adult, adolescent, and geriatric inpatient psychiatric experience required
- Must be willing to float to similar or lower-acuity units
- Must be willing to take charge ; no additional charge differential
- CPR certification required
- Psychiatric/substance-use inpatient experience preferred
- Crisis intervention/de-escalation experience preferred
- BSN preferred
- #HC1
Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $68.00 - $73.00 per hour
Benefits
- Referral program
Ability to Commute
- Holyoke, MA 01040 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate
- Holyoke, MA 01040: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
