Now Hiring: Mental Health RN - Starting at $35-46 per hour!APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 at 7:00am 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- earn $1-3 more per hour)
| $4,500 ENHANCED SIGN-ON BONUS (overnight shift)
Job Type: Full-time | In-person | [PRN hours also available]
Schedule: 7pm-7am | 3 days per week | [Week 1 = Week 3; Week 2 = Week 4] | Working every other weekend | Some holidays required
WHAT YOU'LL DO:As an RN at the CIC, you'll provide essential nursing care, crisis stabilization, and medication management to individuals in acute mental health distress, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patient stabilization, safety, and recovery. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting nursing assessments and monitoring patient status throughout their stay.
- Administering medications and monitoring effects under psychiatric supervision.
- Using crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe environment.
- Supporting suicide prevention, seclusion/restraint protocols, and trauma-informed practices.
- Documenting all clinical activity accurately and timely.
- Educating patients and families on mental health care and recovery strategies.
- Collaborating closely with physicians, APRNs, and the broader treatment team, helping to ensure continuity of care.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and upholding patient dignity in every interaction.
WHAT WE OFFER:-Competitive Pay: from $35-46 per hour [plus earn $1-$3 more per hour with shift differentials!]
-Comprehensive Benefits Package:- Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
- 403(b) Plan
- KPERS Retirement Plan
- Supplemental Benefits
- HSA & FSA
- Holiday pay [holiday pay in addition to any hours worked; our Center recognizes 7 holidays]
- Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
- License Renewal
- Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
- $3,000 or $4,500 SIGN-ON BONUS
- And more!
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you!
APPLY TODAY!
If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact
[email protected].Requirements
- Must be 21+ years old with current Kansas RN licensure (ADN or BSN).
- Preferred, but not required: 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 our Center).
- Must pass all required background checks (KBI, KDADS).
- Physically capable of working in high-pressure situations and responding to emergencies.
- Must comply with TB testing and health screening protocols.
- Muss pass pre-employment drug screening.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license; [MVR will be checked]. No substance-related driving offenses in the past 5 years.
Salary Description
starting at $35-46 per hour
