Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Eligibility: Mental Health CareSign-on bonus

Posted Jul 28

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Psych · Clinic
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Iowa staff rolesIowa staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $47/hr, across 213 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $3,000

Benefits

Sign On Bonus: $3,000
CPR and de-escalation and restraint training available upon hire and offered by facility
Sign-On Bonus

The workplace

Acadia Healthcare

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

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About this role

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health is hiring Registered Nurses!

Shift: Days or Nights

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 abuse 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.

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Schedule

Full Time

Pay Range: $34 - $45.69 per hour (depending on years of experience) Sign On Bonus: $3,000

Methodist Behavioral Health, the region’s most established non-profit provider, offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth, including programs for mood disorders, dual diagnosis, geriatric psychiatry, child & adolescent care, PHP/IOP, and ECT.

Join our team and make a difference every day!

Registered Nurse (rn) 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.

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What's around it?

In Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent: $1,030/mo
Household income: $64,578/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Council Bluffs, IA

NeighborhoodsProspective residents often settle in established communities such as the West End, East End, and Twin City, all known locally for their quiet residential atmosphere, relative affordability, and straightforward street access. Downtown Council Bluffs provides a more historic setting with century-old homes, while properties near the Loess Hills and outer edges offer larger residential lots and scenic bluffs.

Prospective residents often settle in established communities such as the West End, East End, and Twin City, all known locally for their quiet residential atmosphere, relative affordability, and straightforward street access. Downtown Council Bluffs provides a more historic setting with century-old homes, while properties near the Loess Hills and outer edges offer larger residential lots and scenic bluffs.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: homes.com

Getting aroundTypical commutes in Council Bluffs average roughly 17 to 19 minutes, allowing healthcare professionals quick access to the city's two local hospitals and 14 outpatient clinics. The city sits directly across the Missouri River from Omaha, connected by major interstate river crossings and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, making interstate travel between healthcare systems straightforward. Personal vehicles are the primary commute mode, and hospital parking is typically ample and surface-lot based.

Typical commutes in Council Bluffs average roughly 17 to 19 minutes, allowing healthcare professionals quick access to the city's two local hospitals and 14 outpatient clinics. The city sits directly across the Missouri River from Omaha, connected by major interstate river crossings and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, making interstate travel between healthcare systems straightforward.

Personal vehicles are the primary commute mode, and hospital parking is typically ample and surface-lot based.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: councilbluffsiowa.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: traveliowa.com

OutdoorsCouncil Bluffs features over 48 miles of trails and 28 public parks, highlighted by Lake Manawa State Park, which covers over 1,500 acres for boating, swimming, fishing, and trail walking. River's Edge Park on the Missouri River offers open greenspace, public art like the 'Looking Up' sculpture, and a direct link to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Outdoor enthusiasts also explore the steep bluffs along the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway, the Iowa Riverfront Trail, and the Wabash Trace Nature Trail.

Council Bluffs features over 48 miles of trails and 28 public parks, highlighted by Lake Manawa State Park, which covers over 1,500 acres for boating, swimming, fishing, and trail walking. River's Edge Park on the Missouri River offers open greenspace, public art like the 'Looking Up' sculpture, and a direct link to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

Outdoor enthusiasts also explore the steep bluffs along the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway, the Iowa Riverfront Trail, and the Wabash Trace Nature Trail.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: councilbluffsiowa.com Source 2: letsgoiowa.com Source 3: traveliowa.com

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Living in Council Bluffs

Council Bluffs offers relocating nurses an appealing blend of small-town ease, deep railroad heritage, and immediate access to metropolitan Omaha. Situated along the Missouri River and framed by the dramatic Loess Hills, the city features an average commute under 20 minutes, allowing clinical staff to travel effortlessly between local medical facilities and regional healthcare employers. Neighborhoods like the West End, East End, and Twin City provide quiet residential pockets with century-old homes, while newer developments expand near the bluffs. Off-duty hours can be spent exploring the 1,500-acre Lake Manawa State Park, walking across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge from River's Edge Park, or dining along the Historic 100 Block of West Broadway at spots like Caddy's Kitchen and Cocktails and Full Fledged Brewing Company. Living here means managing harsh winter snowfalls and relying heavily on a vehicle for transit, but nurses gain an affordable, community-oriented base with exceptional outdoor trail systems and big-city amenities just minutes away.

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Sources

As of 2025Source 1: councilbluffsiowa.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: homes.com Source 4: traveliowa.com Source 5: letsgoiowa.com

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