Epitec is seeking a/an Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse to support adult inpatient psychiatric care at Eleanor Slater Hospital in Rhode Island. This opportunity will assist during a major hospital transition to a new facility while providing high-quality patient care in an acute behavioral health environment. We are seeking compassionate, adaptable nurses who can thrive in a fast-paced inpatient setting and maintain a strong focus on patient safety and therapeutic care.
Job Details
- Job Title: Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse
- State date: 11/02/2026
- Location: Cranston, Rhode Island
- Schedule: 24-40 hours per week
- Shifts: All shifts needed
- Schedule will include any day of the week
- Mandatory every other weekend
- Days off determined based on hospital needs
- Contract Duration: Long term
- Candidates must be flexible with schedules and hours
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult inpatient psychiatric patients.
- Conduct patient assessments and monitor physical and behavioral health status.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Maintain patient observations, clinical documentation, and required records.
- Participate in admissions, patient handoffs, care planning, and patient education.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment goals and patient safety.
- Respond to behavioral and medical emergencies as required.
- Support safe and consistent unit operations during the hospital transition process.
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license meeting Rhode Island practice requirements.
- Experience in inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health settings preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Ability to adapt to changing workflows and patient care needs.
- Comfortable working all shifts, including mandatory every other weekend.
- Able to work a minimum of 24 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week.
Required
- State RN License
Required Upon Hire
- Annual Physical
- CPR Certification
- TB Test (within 1 year)
- Tdap
- MMR
- Varicella
- HepB Vaccine Proof or Declination
- Annual Flu Vaccine or Declination
- Driver’s License
- N95 Fit Test
- COVID Vaccine Proof (if available, not required)
If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in an inpatient psychiatric setting while supporting a critical healthcare transition, we encourage you to apply today.
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