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Crisis Rn Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

RN - Psych

Lakeland, FL ยท On-site

$1.5K - $2.1K/wk

Psychiatric Nurse The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of direct care to the patients of the Crisis Stabilization Unit (a locked psychiatric unit) and aids medical staff by ...

RN - CVICU

Sanford, FL ยท On-site

CVICU RN Job Requirements: 1+ years' experience of RECENT ICU RN in acute care hospital setting ... date Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date ...

Psychiatric RN

Lakeland, FL ยท On-site

$1.5K - $2.1K/wk

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of direct care to the patients of the Crisis Stabilization Unit (a locked psychiatric unit) and aids medical staff by management of available ...

Registered Nurse

Kissimmee, FL ยท On-site

$31 - $46/hr

This Emergency Room RN position is located in Panama City, FL at a 238-bed acute care hospital that ... Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date * ACLS (or ...

RN - Crisis Stabilization Unit

Pensacola, FL ยท On-site

$27.40 - $33.55/hr

Job Title Crisis Stabilization Unit Registered Nurse Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and ...

... Crisis Care Triage (RN) Sedgwick is currently seeking Triage Nurses to join our Crisis Care team. This is a remote PRN position offering up to 20 hours per week. The team operates 24/7, with the ...

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How much do crisis rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for crisis rn in Florida is $55.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.64 and $67.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Crisis RN typically interact with other members of the healthcare team during high-pressure situations?

As a Crisis RN, you will work closely with physicians, mental health professionals, and support staff to deliver rapid, coordinated care to patients in acute distress. Effective communication is essential, as you'll often need to relay critical information quickly and advocate for immediate interventions. You may also facilitate de-escalation strategies and help develop short-term care plans, ensuring patient safety and a collaborative approach to crisis management. The role requires adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to stay composed under pressure.

What is a Crisis RN?

A Crisis RN (Registered Nurse) is a nursing professional who is deployed to work in high-stress, urgent situations where there is a critical shortage of staff or a sudden increase in patient needs, such as during natural disasters, pandemics, or hospital surges. Crisis RNs are skilled in quickly adapting to new environments and providing high-quality patient care under pressure. They often work on short-term contracts and may be assigned to different locations as needs arise. Their primary responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering treatments, and supporting healthcare teams during emergencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Crisis RN?

To thrive as a Crisis RN, you need advanced clinical skills, strong emergency assessment abilities, and an active RN license, often with certifications like ACLS, BLS, or TNCC. Familiarity with emergency room protocols, rapid documentation systems, and crisis management tools is crucial. High emotional resilience, adaptability, and effective communication are vital soft skills for handling high-pressure, unpredictable situations. These competencies are essential for providing swift, life-saving care and supporting both patients and teams during critical incidents.

What is the difference between Crisis Rn vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectCrisis RnEmergency Room Nurse
CertificationsRN license, crisis intervention trainingRN license, ACLS, PALS
Work EnvironmentCommunity crisis centers, mental health facilitiesHospital ER, urgent care
Employer & IndustryBehavioral health agencies, mental health servicesHospitals, trauma centers
Primary FocusManaging mental health crises, de-escalationAcute physical injuries, trauma care

While both Crisis Rns and Emergency Room Nurses are vital in healthcare, Crisis Rns focus on mental health crises and de-escalation in community settings, whereas ER Nurses handle physical injuries and trauma in hospital emergency departments. Their certifications overlap but differ in specialized training, and their work environments are distinct, reflecting their unique roles in patient care.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Crisis Rn jobs? Cities in Florida with the most Crisis Rn job openings:
Infographic showing various Crisis Rn job openings in Florida as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,811 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Manager, Nursing Crisis Services

Health Care District

Palm Beach, FL โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Leads nursing and medical operations in crisis stabilization and emergency psychiatric settings, ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality, trauma-informed care. Oversees nursing personnel, medication administration, infection control, and emergency protocols.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervise and evaluate RNs, LPNs, and APRNs providing crisis stabilization and medical support staff.
  • Ensure compliance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 464), AHCA regulations, and facility licensure requirements.
  • Ensure all clinical documentation is completed accurately and on time, meets DCF, AHCA, and accrediting body standards, and adheres to required billing and coding practices.
  • Partner with revenue cycle and finance teams to ensure proper use of CPT/HCPCS codes, service modifiers, and payer policies; participate in budget discussions.
  • Oversee medication administration, medical screening, and emergent response protocols.
  • Manage infection prevention, restraint/seclusion documentation, competency evaluations, and continuing education.
  • Participate in quality monitoring, incident review, and corrective action plans.
  • Collaborate with psychiatry and clinical leadership on service delivery and staffing needs.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners (law enforcement, hospitals, community agencies) to strengthen crisis response networks.
  • Develop subject-matter expertise in the center's EMR system and oversee its effective use within the nursing and medical services team.
  • Serve as a knowledgeable resource able to cross-cover responsibilities of other department managers during absences or peak operational periods.
  • May include evening, weekend, or on-call rotation coverage due to the nature of crisis work.

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an independent special taxing district that has served as a healthcare safety net for more than 36 years to fill in gaps in access to healthcare services. This unique healthcare system covers the entire county and provides a wide range of services such as nine community health centers (Federally Qualified Health Centers) which serve everyone regardless of ability to pay; school health teams in 172 public schools; a lifesaving Trauma Hawk aeromedical helicopter program; a rural, public teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center; an award-winning skilled nursing center; a ground ambulance program for Health Care District patients needing a higher level of care and the county's Trauma Agency, which ensures quality outcomes within the county's trauma system and leads initiatives to prevent traumatic injury.ย 

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, military or veteran status, age, sex, pregnancy status, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or identification status, or any other legally recognized category protected by jurisdictional, state or federal law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

We are also committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees. As such, we are a Drug-Free Workplace.ย 

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an E-Verify participating employer and will use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

This role may require Agency of Health Care Administration (AHCA) background screening and clearance. As required under House Bill 531, applicants may review AHCA's education and awareness information at the following link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ย ย 

Education:
  • Bachelorย ofย Scienceย inย Nursingย Required,ย orย MSNย Preferred, or Successful completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) training according to the Florida Board of Medicine or successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant studies program (PA-C).

  • Mustย complyย withย Chaptersย 464ย andย 395,ย Jointย Commissionย standards,ย andย Floridaย CE requirements.

Experience:
  • Minimumย 3-5ย yearsย inย behavioralย healthย leadership
  • Minimumย 5ย yearsย ofย nursing/PAย experience,ย withย 3ย years inย psychiatricย orย crisisย settings.ย 
  • Demonstrated leadership and healthcare supervisory experience.
  • Experienceย inย crisisย stabilization,ย emergencyย department,ย orย mobileย crisisย operations preferred.
  • Trainingย inย trauma-informedย leadership,ย recovery-orientedย systemsย ofย care, and/orย crisisย system transformation preferred.
  • Workingย knowledgeย ofย theย historyย andย functionย ofย alternativesย toย traditionalย emergency psychiatric care preferred.
Certification:
  • Stateย ofย Florida,ย Departmentย ofย Health Registeredย Nurseย required, or APRN Licensure /PA Licensure in state of
    Florida.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Certificationย inย psychiatric-mentalย healthย nursingย preferred.
Licensure:
  • Stateย ofย Florida,ย Departmentย ofย Healthย Registeredย Nurseย required or APRN Licensure /PA Licensure
    in state of Florida.

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