Registered Nurse; RN

Job posted by Kansas Works. For more information, visit

• Final date to receive applications:
  Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 at 7:00 am CDT.
• Position: CIC Registered Nurse (RN).
• Location:
  
  Hays, Kansas – Crisis Intervention Center.
• Pay:
  Starting at $35–46 per hour, based on experience. Shift differentials available ($1–$3 more per hour).
• Job Type: Full-time, In-person (PRN hours also available).
• Schedule:
  
  7:00 pm – 7:00 am, 3 days per week. Alternate weekly pattern:
  Week 1 = Week 3;
  Week 2 = Week
  4. Working every other weekend with some holidays required.

Be a part of history. High Plains Mental Health Center has launched one of Kansas’s first Crisis Intervention Centers and is playing a vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas. As a 24/7 inpatient facility offering multiple shifts, this is a chance to join a groundbreaking journey and make a real impact.

• Provide essential nursing care, crisis stabilization, and medication management to individuals in acute mental health distress, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor patient status throughout their stay.
• Administer medications and monitor effects under psychiatric supervision.
• Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe environment.
• Support suicide prevention, seclusion/restraint protocols, and trauma-informed practices.
• Document all clinical activity accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families on mental health care and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, APRNs, and the broader treatment team to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold patient dignity in every interaction.

• Must be 21+ years old with current Kansas RN licensure (ADN or BSN).
• Preferred:
  One year of psychiatric nursing, crisis intervention, emergency care, or inpatient experience.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health crisis care, psychiatric medications, and trauma-informed care.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification (provided by the Center).
• Must pass all required background checks (KBI, KDADS).
• Physically capable of working in high-pressure situations and responding to emergencies.

• Competitive Pay: $35–46 per hour plus $1–$3 additional with shift differentials.
• Sign‑On Bonus: $3,000 or $4,500 for overnight shifts.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
  • 403(b) Plan
  • KPERS Retirement Plan
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • HSA & FSA
  • Holiday pay (in addition to any hours worked; center observes 7 holidays)
  • Convention Leave & Funds for CEUs
  • License Renewal support
  • Scholarship, work‑study, and internship opportunities for employees
• Professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.