RN - Psychiatric Unit, 0.9 FTE, Variable Shift
Full-time
Bellingham, WA, USA
USD 45.78-82.98 / hour
Posted on Oct 24, 2026
Description
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric Unit
Full-Time | 0.90 FTE | Variable Shift
PeaceHealth
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients experiencing mental health challenges while working alongside a compassionate and collaborative team.
PeaceHealth is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Psychiatric Unit. In this role, you'll provide high-quality, patient-centered care to adults experiencing acute psychiatric conditions requiring inpatient treatment. If you're passionate about behavioral health and helping patients achieve stability, recovery, and hope, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join PeaceHealth?
Our inpatient behavioral health unit provides comprehensive, compassionate care for adults receiving treatment on either a voluntary or involuntary basis. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll help patients navigate some of their most challenging moments while supporting their path toward recovery.
Services provided on our unit include:
As an RN on our Psychiatric Unit, you will:
You thrive in a collaborative setting, communicate with empathy and professionalism, and are passionate about delivering exceptional care to individuals experiencing mental health crises. You value teamwork, patient advocacy, and creating a positive healing environment.
Why Behavioral Health Nursing at PeaceHealth?
Behavioral health nursing offers the opportunity to make a profound impact every day. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and supporting patients through recovery and healing. At PeaceHealth, you'll be empowered to grow your career while caring for those who need you most.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team committed to healing, hope, and whole-person care.
For full consideration, please submit your current resume with your application.
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric Unit
Full-Time | 0.90 FTE | Variable Shift
PeaceHealth
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients experiencing mental health challenges while working alongside a compassionate and collaborative team.
PeaceHealth is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Psychiatric Unit. In this role, you'll provide high-quality, patient-centered care to adults experiencing acute psychiatric conditions requiring inpatient treatment. If you're passionate about behavioral health and helping patients achieve stability, recovery, and hope, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join PeaceHealth?
- Competitive pay: $45.78 - $82.98 per hour (based on experience)
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Employer-funded retirement contributions with matching opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- Wellness programs and expanded mental health resources
- Supportive team environment focused on professional growth and collaboration
Our inpatient behavioral health unit provides comprehensive, compassionate care for adults receiving treatment on either a voluntary or involuntary basis. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll help patients navigate some of their most challenging moments while supporting their path toward recovery.
Services provided on our unit include:
- Psychiatric assessment, evaluation, and treatment
- 24-hour nursing care
- Individual and group therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Social work services
- Discharge planning and care coordination
As an RN on our Psychiatric Unit, you will:
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
- Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families
- Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently
- Delegate and coordinate care with team members as appropriate
- Support a safe, healing, and recovery-focused environment
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Continue growing professionally through education and development opportunities
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
- At least one year of experience working with chronically mentally ill clients, or the ability to provide independent patient care within the department following orientation
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience in inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric nursing
You thrive in a collaborative setting, communicate with empathy and professionalism, and are passionate about delivering exceptional care to individuals experiencing mental health crises. You value teamwork, patient advocacy, and creating a positive healing environment.
Why Behavioral Health Nursing at PeaceHealth?
Behavioral health nursing offers the opportunity to make a profound impact every day. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and supporting patients through recovery and healing. At PeaceHealth, you'll be empowered to grow your career while caring for those who need you most.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team committed to healing, hope, and whole-person care.
For full consideration, please submit your current resume with your application.