LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Behavioral Health
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
Job Title : Travel RN – Behavioral Health (Night Shift) Location : Rutherford Regional Health System, Rutherfordton, NC Shift : 7 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 AM Contract Type : Travel Assignment Duration : 13 Weeks (with potential for extension)
Job Summary : AngelsGate Healthcare Services LLC is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in the Behavioral Health unit at Rutherford Regional Health System in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will provide safe, therapeutic care to patients with behavioral health needs, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and thrive in a supportive, team-based environment.
Responsibilities :
Provide direct nursing care to patients in a psychiatric / behavioral health settingMonitor patient conditions, administer medications, and document care accuratelyCollaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plansSupport patients through crisis intervention and therapeutic communicationEducate patients and families on treatment plans, coping strategies, and discharge instructionsEnsure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standardsMaintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staffRequirements :
Active RN license in North Carolina or compact stateMinimum 2 years of recent psychiatric / behavioral health experienceCurrent BLS certification (ACLS preferred)Strong communication, de-escalation, and critical thinking skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team