About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role is for a Registered Nurse (Mental Health) supporting inpatient behavioral health care. As the RN, you will provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients with mental health needs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support patient- and family-centered treatment plans.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct nursing care and psychosocial support on an inpatient mental health unit
• Assess mental health status, document care, and implement nursing interventions
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, including crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Participate in care planning, discharge planning, and coordination with social work, psychiatry, and therapy teams
• Follow safe patient handling protocols and use mechanical lifts as required
• Maintain accurate medical records and medication administration documentation
• Contribute to quality improvement, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives

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Who We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications (must be met at time of appointment):

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN) or equivalent with appropriate accreditation (ACEN or CCNE) — foreign-educated nurses must hold degree equivalency and appropriate registration
• English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care
• Ability to meet physical requirements associated with nursing duties (walking, bending, lifting, transferring patients, extended periods of sitting/standing)

Regulatory/compliance notes:

• Candidates without a current license who meet education requirements may be eligible for a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) appointment while pursuing licensure, subject to program rules and timelines
• Background checks, licensure verification, and other pre-employment screenings will be required where permitted by law

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Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of nursing experience in a mental health or behavioral health setting
• Experience in crisis intervention, psychiatric nursing, or inpatient behavioral health care
• Education and/or experience aligned with higher-level grade determinations (BSN, MSN, or specialized clinical experience) as described in applicable qualification standards

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay range: $87,530 — $158,422 per year (as listed by the client)
• Employment type: Full time (Contractor classification may apply per client posting)
• Shift patterns and schedules will be determined by the client and consistent with unit needs

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Location & Work Type

• Location: Tucson, AZ
• On-site inpatient role (not a remote position)

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Keyword summary (for search & fit)

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing
• Tucson, AZ
• RN license (Arizona or other U.S. jurisdiction)
• BSN / ADN / Graduate Nurse Technician
• Inpatient behavioral health

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Additional notes (legal & accommodations)

Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process; please request accommodations as needed. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of required checks and verification (licensure, background, etc.) where permitted by law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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