Job Opportunity – Behavioral Health RN – Ohio
Start Date: December 4, 2026
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Highlights:
- Geriatric psychiatric nursing in a short-term acute care behavioral health setting
- Focus on milieu management, medication management, patient assessments, and documentation
- Work with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to quality behavioral health care
- Extension opportunities available for up to 18 months
- Comprehensive orientation with ECG rhythm recognition and medication safety training
Requirements:
- Active Ohio RN license or compact license (must be in hand at time of application)
- Minimum 12 months of permanent behavioral health experience in a short-term acute care hospital setting (non-psychiatric facility required)
- Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- One professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in behavioral health (within past 12 months preferred)
- COVID-19 and flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation
- Background check clearance with no open cases; clean license history required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers registered nurses the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of geriatric psychiatric patients within a supportive acute care environment. You'll utilize your behavioral health expertise in milieu and medication management while working collaboratively with a dedicated healthcare team. With opportunities for contract extension and comprehensive onboarding support, this role provides both professional stability and the chance to deliver compassionate, specialized care to a vulnerable patient population.