RN - Behavioral Health - Full Time - Nightshift

RN - Behavioral Health - Full Time - Nightshift
72 hrs. Biweekly, 630pm - 7am
Up to $30,000 Sign on Bonus!

 

Meritus is now hiring for a dedicated and patient-centered Registered Nurse to join our Behavioral Health Unit, where you will play a vital role supporting patients on their journey toward stabilization, healing, and recovery.

If you are passionate about mental health, thrive in a supportive team environment, and are committed to delivering exceptional, holistic patient care, we want to meet you.

Why Join Meritus?  

• A supportive, collaborative behavioral health team

• Opportunities for professional development and specialty training

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

• A mission-driven environment focused on patient dignity and compassionate care

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Assessment

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients experiencing acute or chronic behavioral health conditions.

• Perform ongoing assessments, monitor patient responses, and update care plans accordingly.

• Administer medications and treatments accurately while maintaining patient safety.

Therapeutic Support

• Participate in therapeutic milieu management and de-escalation interventions.

• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

• Facilitate a supportive environment that promotes emotional and psychological stabilization.

Collaboration & Communication 

• Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members, ensuring clear understanding and continuity of care.

• Document assessments, interventions, and teaching in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Requirements

• ASN Required. BSN Preferred. 
• Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse
• Current Maryland RN license or eligible for
• Current BLS

 

Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.