Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Urgent Care

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Urgent Care

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. | Wilmington, NC

Schedule: Full-Time | Multiple Shift Options Available below

Hours: 36 or 40 hours per week

Department: Behavioral Health Urgent Care

About Coastal Horizons Center

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. has been providing a continuum of professional services to promote healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities for 56 years.

We are expanding access to behavioral health services through our new Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), providing timely assessment, stabilization, and support for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use-related crises.

We are seeking compassionate, skilled Registered Nurses who are passionate about behavioral health and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing assessment, clinical monitoring, medication administration, and patient-centered care within the Behavioral Health Urgent Care setting. This position works collaboratively with behavioral health clinicians, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

The RN plays an important role in promoting patient safety, supporting stabilization, coordinating care, and facilitating appropriate referrals and transitions to ongoing services.

Available Work Schedules

We have six full-time RN schedule opportunities available, offering weekday and weekend coverage across day, mid/evening, and overnight shifts.

Monday–Thursday Schedules (40 Hours Per Week)

Position

Shift

Schedule

Days Off

RN A – Day

7:00 AM–5:00 PM

Monday–Thursday

Friday–Sunday

RN B – Mid

1:00 PM–11:00 PM

Monday–Thursday

Friday–Sunday

RN C – Night

9:00 PM–7:00 AM

Monday–Thursday

Friday–Sunday

Friday–Sunday Schedules (36 Hours Per Week)

Position

Shift

Schedule

Days Off

RN D – Day

7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Friday–Sunday

Monday–Thursday

RN E – Mid/Evening

11:00 AM–11:00 PM

Friday–Sunday

Monday–Thursday

RN F – Night

7:00 PM–7:00 AM

Friday–Sunday

Monday–Thursday

All schedules are established full-time shift assignments. Weekend positions offer three consecutive 12-hour shifts, while weekday positions offer four consecutive 10-hour shifts.

What You'll Do

• Perform nursing assessments and monitor patients presenting with behavioral health and substance use-related concerns.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and established clinical protocols.
• Monitor patient status, identify changes in condition, and communicate clinical concerns to the appropriate provider.
• Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and patient stabilization efforts.
• Collaborate with behavioral health providers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Support patient education, discharge planning, referrals, and transitions to appropriate levels of care.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Follow organizational policies, nursing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary behavioral health environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous nursing experience in behavioral health, psychiatric services, emergency medicine, crisis services, or substance use treatment.
• Experience with crisis intervention, patient stabilization, and de-escalation techniques.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Why Join Coastal Horizons?

• Opportunity to help launch and shape a new Behavioral Health Urgent Care program.
• Meaningful work supporting individuals during critical moments in their lives.
• Multiple full-time scheduling options.
• Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Be part of an organization committed to improving access to behavioral health services throughout our communities.

Make a Difference. Be Part of Something New.

Join Coastal Horizons Center and help us expand access to compassionate, timely behavioral health care.

Contact

[email protected] for next steps!

Request For Accommodations

If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.