Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Job at Texas Nursing Services, Denton, TX

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  • Texas Nursing Services
  • Denton, TX

Job Description

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Denton, TX
Employment Type: PRN or Part-Time
Schedule: Weekends Required | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Additional Options: Weekday 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shifts available
Pay: $30 – $40/hour

Overview

A behavioral health program in the Denton area is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide structured clinical support for adolescent residents with dual diagnoses, behavioral instability, trauma-related needs, and crisis-stabilization requirements. This role is essential in maintaining a therapeutic, safe, and consistent treatment environment.

This PRN/part-time opportunity is ideal for nurses seeking additional hours, steady weekend shifts, and meaningful work within a growing behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapeutic support, behavioral monitoring, and stabilization throughout the shift.

  • Administer medications and ensure timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

  • Conduct assessments, vitals, safety checks, and deliver appropriate nursing interventions.

  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning with clinical and psychiatric staff.

  • Support crisis-prevention efforts and apply de-escalation techniques when necessary.

  • Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and compliance.

  • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure continuity and coordination of care.

  • Demonstrate calm, professional judgment during high-acuity or crisis situations.

Qualifications

Required

  • Active, unencumbered Texas RN license

  • Minimum 1 year of behavioral health, psychiatric, inpatient, or residential treatment nursing experience

  • Availability for PRN or part-time shifts with required weekend coverage

  • Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

  • Ability to work confidently with adolescents in a structured treatment setting

Preferred

  • CPI, Handle With Care, or similar crisis-prevention certification

  • Experience with trauma-informed care principles

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay

  • Stable weekend shift availability

  • Supportive multidisciplinary treatment environment

  • Opportunities for additional hours as census grows

  • Potential consideration for future full-time openings

Ideal For

RNs with behavioral health, psychiatric, or residential-care experience who are seeking flexible PRN/part-time opportunities while making a meaningful impact on adolescents requiring stabilization and therapeutic support.

Keywords / Hashtags

Behavioral Health RN, Psychiatric RN, Residential Treatment Nurse, Adolescent Psych Nurse, Mental Health RN, Crisis Stabilization RN
#DentonRNJobs #TexasNursingJobs #BehavioralHealthRN #PsychRN #AdolescentNursing #ResidentialTreatmentRN #PRNRNJobs

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Relief, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Weekday work,

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