Vantage Point Behavioral Health·Fayetteville, Arkansas
The RN will assess physical and behavioral health needs to develop and implement nursing care plans for patients. Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining medical records, and coordinating care within state and facility protocols.
Overview RN FT Temp – Nights | $60/hr Vantage Point Behavioral Health – Fayetteville, AR If you’re an RN who wants meaningful work, real career growth, and a team that actually cares about behavioral health, Vantage Point is hiring Full‑Time Temp RNs for both night shifts.
We’re a 114‑bed, Joint Commission–accredited behavioral health hospital serving kids, teens, adults, and seniors — and we’re known for clinically excellent care and long‑term healing.
If you want to make an impact in your community, this is the place.
Why Nurses Love Working Here $60/hr FT Temp (able to convert to FT or PRN after temp assignment) Growth opportunities that actually go somewhere A mission‑driven team that shows up with purpose Supportive leadership + a culture built on respect Safety First Every team member carries a Personal Panic Alarm for instant support — because your safety matters just as much as patient care.
This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of $60 per hour and is not benefits-eligible.
This is a direct temporary opportunity (not an agency contract), and travel stipends or travel reimbursements are not provided.
Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for Night shift.
Temporary employees may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time position if offered.
Current Acadia Healthcare employees are not eligible for this temporary assignment.
REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs. Develop and implement nursing care plans. Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions. Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented. Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges. Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care. Accurately administer medications per ordered note. Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents. Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed. Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment. Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed. Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHRN #LI-CJ1 #LI-VPBH
Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse with at least one year of experience, preferably in behavioral health. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications are required.
Market context
Nursing positions in Arkansas are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and care settings, especially for candidates with current licensure and advanced life-support certifications. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an Arkansas RN license, ACLS, BLS, and PALS, with a BSN preferred for some openings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight flexible scheduling or professional development experience in your application.
