Registered Nurse - Intake RN
Job in
Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85285, USA
Listed on 2026-08-04
Listing for:
Aurora Behavioral Health System - Tempe
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-08-04
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatric Care & Support, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Per Diem
Aurora Behavioral Health System – Tempe, AZ
Aurora Behavioral Health System, Arizona's largest free‑standing psychiatric hospital system, is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Intake Department
. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and skilled nurse who wants to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health.
- Level 1 acute care psychiatric hospital
- Mission-driven focus on adults and adolescents
- Trauma-informed environment with no mechanical restraints or seclusion
- JCAHO-accredited, multidisciplinary team
- Supportive leadership, competitive pay, and strong professional growth opportunities
The Intake RN plays a key role in the admissions process, ensuring safe, accurate, and compassionate evaluation of incoming patients. This role requires strong clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.
Key Responsibilities- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for incoming patients
- Initiate and document individualized care plans
- Provide professional nursing care in alignment with hospital policies and standards
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery expectations
- Delegate tasks and supervise support staff
- Collaborate with physicians, intake clinicians, and behavioral health teams to ensure high-quality care
- ADN or BSN from an accredited nursing program
- Active Arizona RN license (required)
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Eligible for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Per Diem
- willingness to pick up both Day and Night shifts if needed. Minimum of 4 shifts per month and one of those shifts must be a weekend day.
- On-site at our Tempe, AZ inpatient psychiatric hospital
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee discount programs
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Active RN License (Required)
If you're a dedicated RN who wants to help transform lives through compassionate behavioral health care, we'd love to meet you.
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