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Behavioral Health RN up to $86K Ottumwa IA Inpatient 12 Hour Days $15K Bonus

Purple Cow Recruiting·Ottumwa, Iowa

$63,000 - $86,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 24 days ago
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The Registered Nurse will perform patient assessments, identify care needs, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions for adult patients. They are also responsible for maintaining interdisciplinary care plans and completing documentation related to medical necessity.

Description Behavioral Health RN $86K Ottumwa IA Inpatient 12 Hour Days Full Time | Inpatient Behavioral Health | 12 Hour Day Shift | $15K Commitment Bonus

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing Call or Text

  • 272-230-3157
  • LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for an inpatient behavioral health role in Ottumwa, Iowa.

  • Position overview
  • Inpatient behavioral health unit
  • Provides mental health treatment and crisis support
  • Adult patient population (18+)
  • 14-bed unit with 24/7 supervision

COMPENSATION • Salary Range

  • $63,000 – $86,000
  • $15,000 commitment bonus (2-year agreement)

SCHEDULE • Full-time • 12-hour shifts • 7: 00 AM – 7:00 PM

  • ROLE
  • Perform patient assessments and identify care needs
  • Initiate appropriate nursing interventions
  • Provide care based on patient condition and age
  • Complete documentation related to medical necessity
  • Maintain and revise interdisciplinary care plans
  • Perform quality improvement assessments
  • Environment
  • Acute inpatient behavioral health setting
  • Patients may present with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and paid family leave
  • Tuition assistance and loan assistance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Wellness programs and professional development opportunities

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program REQUIRED
  • Current Iowa RN license or compact license REQUIRED
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) REQUIRED
  • Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire REQUIRED
  • Recent RN experience REQUIRED
  • Acute care behavioral health experience preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

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Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$63,000 - $86,000/yr
Location
Ottumwa, Iowa
Posted
Jul 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Purple Cow Recruiting

Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent...

Salary listed on 379 jobs
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Market context

Behavioral health roles in Iowa remain competitive

Behavioral-health positions in Iowa are often driven by ongoing demand for psychiatric and mental health services across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced practice credentials, current licensure, and certifications such as DEA, BLS, and ACLS; this posting also includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your PMHNP certification and Iowa license before applying.

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