Registered Nurse Psychiatric

Job Title

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN)

Location

Las Vegas, NM | Inpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Midshift (1:00 PM – 11:00 PM, 10-Hour Shifts)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric nursing care to adult patients on a forensic inpatient unit
• Monitor and assess patient mental health status, safety, and treatment progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to implement individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility standards
• Adhere to forensic unit protocols and maintain a safe therapeutic environment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of New Mexico
• Prior psychiatric nursing experience required
• Must be available to complete New Mexico state fingerprinting prior to start date
• Social Security card required for onboarding
• Must be available to participate in a clinical interview; please be prepared to submit interview availability upon application

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a forensic psychiatric setting
• Familiarity with adult inpatient psychiatric care environments
• Strong de-escalation and crisis intervention skills

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a specialized forensic psychiatric setting
• Consistent full-time contract hours with a structured midshift schedule