RN Clinical Nurse II - Behavioral Health Emergency Department

Provides an incentive and relocation allowance:
This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program.

Shift: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Join our dynamic Emergency Department team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients experiencing behavioral health crises and medical emergencies. As a Registered Nurse in Zone 4, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a specialized behavioral health holding area designed to support patient safety, dignity, and recovery.

Zone 4 is an 8-bed, non-designated holding area located within the Emergency Department. The unit features private rooms dedicated to behavioral health patients and is designed to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. Nurses benefit from a 1:5 nurse‑to‑patient ratio, allowing for focused, patient-centered care and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients with behavioral health and medical needs.
• Provide compassionate care to patients experiencing behavioral health crises while ensuring a safe environment.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status.
• Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health specialists, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment in a fast‑paced emergency care setting.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
• Advocate for patient safety, dignity, and quality outcomes.

Our Emergency Department provides expert care for patients presenting with a wide range of conditions, including:

• Behavioral health crises
• Life‑threatening emergencies
• Acute medical illnesses
• Minor injuries
• Stroke and neurological emergencies
• Cardiac events and other critical conditions

Our team is committed to delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Specialized behavioral health nursing experience within the Emergency Department
• Supportive nurse‑to‑patient ratios
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to care for diverse patient populations
• Fast‑paced environment with meaningful impact on patient outcomes

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.