Registered Nurse (RN) – Adolescent Residential Treatment Center Location :
- Denton, TX Employment Type : Full-Time (Contract or Temp-to-Hire) Schedule : 8-hour shifts (7a–3p or 3p–11p, flexible, no overnights) Compensation : $45–$52 / hour | Overtime Available | Overview Join a brand-new 19-bed adolescent residential treatment center providing care for girls aged 13–17 with dual-diagnosis behavioral health conditions including self-harm, depression, anxiety, and family conflict.
- This is a high-priority, immediate-start role offering professional growth and the opportunity to make a lasting impact from day one.
- Responsibilities Deliver compassionate nursing care, health assessments, and medication administration.
- Perform patient screenings and monitor for behavioral or physical changes.
- Support crisis prevention and stabilization under facility safety protocols.
- Document accurately in KIPU EMR and maintain compliance with policies.
- Collaborate with Mental Health Technicians (MHTs), CNAs, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate clinical updates and concerns to the Executive Director.
Qualifications Required :
Active, unencumbered Texas RN license Current BLS certification Minimum 1 year of behavioral health, psychiatric, or residential treatment experience Preferred : ACLS certification Experience with KIPU documentation system Strong communication and crisis response skills Compensation & Benefits $45–$52 / hour (based on experience) Overtime pay at 1.5x after 40 hours Weekly direct deposit Immediate start (facility opening Monday) Credentialing assistance provided Contract, PRN, or Temp-to-Hire options available Ideal For RNs experienced in behavioral health, crisis stabilization, or adolescent care who thrive in structured, team-based environments and want to grow with a newly established program.Keywords / Hashtags #RegisteredNurse #BehavioralHealthRN #AdolescentPsychRN #ResidentialTreatmentRN #TexasRNJobs #DentonNurseJobs #RNContractJobs #TempToHireRN #DualDiagnosisRN #MentalHealthNurse #PsychiatricNurse #TexasNursingJobs #NowHiringRNs 160-character SEO footnote :
Immediate-start RN role in Denton, TX — provide behavioral health care to adolescent girls (13–17) in a new dual-diagnosis residential program.Powered by JazzHR