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Olaro

Travel Behavioral Health RN

Brattleboro, VT · On-site

$1.8K - $2.5K/wk

Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel PHP Job ID #495912. Pay package is based on 12 ... Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (Nights) Brattleboro, VT About Olaro Olaro Company ...

Anders Group

Travel Behavioral Health RN

Coos Bay, OR · On-site

Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Anders Group Job ID #1387155. Pay package is ... Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (Nights) Coos Bay, OR About Anders Group About ...

Anders Group

Travel Behavioral Health RN

Dubuque, IA · On-site

Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Anders Group Job ID #1388469. Pay package is ... Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (Nights) About Anders Group About Anders Group Why ...

Lancesoft INC

RN Behavioral Health

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$28 - $41/hr

Nights: +$4.00 to $5.00/hr * Weekends: +$1.25/hr and up Job Summary Seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide high-quality behavioral health care in an inpatient setting. This role involves ...

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How much do rn behavioral health nights jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for rn behavioral health nights in the United States is $46.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $57.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an RN Behavioral Health Nights do?

An RN Behavioral Health Nights is a registered nurse who works overnight shifts in mental health or psychiatric care settings. Their primary responsibilities include monitoring patients, administering medications, providing crisis intervention, and supporting patients with mental health or behavioral issues during the night. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and offer compassionate care. Night shifts often involve heightened vigilance and the ability to handle emergencies or acute episodes that may arise when other staff are limited.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RN Behavioral Health Nights?

To thrive as an RN Behavioral Health Nights, you need a valid RN license, knowledge of psychiatric nursing practices, and experience in behavioral health settings. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), de-escalation tools, and crisis intervention techniques is typically required. Strong communication, emotional resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills for this role. These qualities are crucial for ensuring patient safety, effective care delivery, and maintaining a therapeutic environment during night shifts.

What are the primary challenges an RN Behavioral Health Nights faces during night shifts?

As an RN in Behavioral Health working nights, you may encounter unique challenges such as managing acute psychiatric crises with limited immediate support staff and maintaining patient safety when many individuals are asleep or less supervised. Night shifts often require strong independent decision-making and the ability to de-escalate situations calmly, as behavioral health patients may experience increased anxiety or agitation at night. Collaboration with on-call physicians, security, and other overnight team members is essential, and effective communication during shift hand-offs is critical to ensure continuity of care.

What is the difference between Rn Behavioral Health Nights vs Rn Mental Health Night Shift?

AspectRn Behavioral Health NightsRn Mental Health Night Shift
CertificationsRN license, Behavioral Health certification (optional)RN license, Mental Health certification (optional)
Work EnvironmentBehavioral health facilities, psychiatric unitsMental health units, psychiatric hospitals
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, mental health clinics, residential facilitiesHospitals, mental health institutions, outpatient clinics

Both roles involve providing mental health care during night shifts, requiring RN licensure and specialized knowledge. The main difference lies in the specific setting: Rn Behavioral Health Nights typically work in psychiatric or behavioral health facilities, focusing on behavioral interventions, while Rn Mental Health Night Shift may work across various mental health environments, including hospitals and outpatient clinics. Both roles are essential for supporting patients' mental health needs overnight.

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Infographic showing various Rn Behavioral Health Nights job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,401 per year, or $46.8 per hour.

RN PRN Night Shift Behavioral Health

Baptist Health

La Grange, KY • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

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RN Behavioral Health. Nights. PRN
Job Description:
RN, Behavioral Health
Shift: PRN Night Shift (7p-7a)
Where You'll Be:
Baptist Health LaGrange is adding a brand new 11-bed inpatient behavioral health unit. Our focus will be providing care for adults 18 and older who require hospitalization for behavioral health needs in a safe and structured environment. The unit utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to provide care for patients. Team is made up of registered nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, recreational therapist, and psychiatrist.
What You'll Do:
  • Implement Patient and Family education plan
  • Assist the RN with patient assessment
  • Communicate the patient's status to peers, supervisors, and patient's physician as appropriate
  • Evaluate effectiveness of implemented nursing care
  • Performs job in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations

Why You're a Great Fit:
  • You have experience in behavioral health (not required)
  • You have an active Registered Nurse certification
  • You have or will obtain BLS certification
  • You are positive and passionate about helping those in our community

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If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.

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Miami, FL, US

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