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Psych Nurse (RN) Internal Agency - Weekend Days

Peachford Hospital

Atlanta, GA

Shift
12-hour days
Hours a week
36 hrs a week
Unit
Psych
Contract
13-week contract

Posted Aug 7

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour days · 3 a week · 36 hours
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
13 weeks · Travel
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

Responsibilities

Internal Agency Nurse

Behavioral Health/Psych

11a-11p - Saturday/Sunday/Monday or

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7a-7p - Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Peachford Hospital, a 246 bed private psychiatric hospital located in Dunwoody, is recruiting RNs for our Internal Agency. We have day shift positions open on the weekends with the option to pick-up additional shifts during the week.

These are 13 week temporary assignment positions that may be extended up to six months with a starting rate of $55 per hour plus differentials.

Peachford Hospital specializes in the treatment of behavioral health and addictive disease disorders for children, adolescent, adults and seniors and has been providing exceptional care since 1973.

What kind of difference will you make working at Peachford?

Registered Nurses (RNs) at Peachford deliver quality nursing care to patients with varying psychiatric, behavioral and mental health diagnoses, ensuring their safety and continued care.

Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:

Assess patients through a systematic process of interacting with the patient, the patient’s significant others, and the appropriate health care providers. Administer medications in a safe, accurate, and timely manner Collect and analyze data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and anticipated discharge planning needs. Develop a comprehensive outline of care and specific goals and interventions to be included in treatment planning. Prepare interdisciplinary treatment plans for assigned patients and monitor patient’s progress toward meeting treatment plan objectives. Monitor patients progress while following nursing protocols.

What do our current nurses value about working at Peachford?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership.

Qualifications

What Does Peachford Require for this Role?

At least one year of psychiatric, behavioral or mental health nursing experience is required. A valid State of Georgia Nursing (RN) (Registered Nurse) License is required. CPR certification is required upon hire and will be provided at orientation, if needed.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.

The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

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Requirements

  • What Does Peachford Require for this Role?
  • At least one year of psychiatric, behavioral or mental health nursing experience is required.
  • A valid State of Georgia Nursing (RN) (Registered Nurse) License is required.
  • CPR certification is required upon hire and will be provided at orientation, if needed.
  • EEO Statement
  • All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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  • We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
  • Notice
  • At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Place

City
Atlanta, GA
Median rent
$1,711/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$85,652/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
about the national average

Atlanta area index 100.1, where 100 is the national average.

Atlanta blends Southern hospitality with big-city energy, offering nurses a dynamic place to land. From the tree-lined streets of Buckhead to the vibrant pulse of Midtown, Georgia's capital delivers major hospital networks, diverse cuisine, and professional sports. Mild winters and a booming healthcare sector make it a compelling relocation choice.

Map showing the location of Atlanta, GA
Approximate location in Atlanta, GA. · © 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

On your path

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

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