Registered Nurse; RN Behavioral Health PRN

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in a 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit located on the 5th floor, specializing in adult patients. The unit is staffed with compassionate healthcare professionals including RNs, Mental Health Assistants, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and other mental health providers. Operating with a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:8, the unit treats a variety of diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder.

Patients may present with psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, mania, or exacerbations of mental illness. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment focused on providing quality care and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan‑of‑care interventions and serving as a patient‑care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys each day and leverage your skills and our cutting‑edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

• Shift differentials
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible spending and health‑savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full‑time employees
• Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Current state RN license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire
• One year of experience preferred

Memorial Medical Center is a 199‑bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.