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Description:

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2489.60

Opportunity:

RN - Behavioral Health/Psych

Job Details:

* Every other weekend schedule required
* No on-call responsibilities
* Minimum 15 months of experience in Psych/Behavioral Health capacity required
* First-time travelers accepted with a minimum of 12 months of Psych/Behavioral Health experience
* EPIC EMR experience required
* Recent/current inpatient experience highly preferred
* Experience with all age groups including adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients required
* Home unit is Geriatric
* Must be willing to float across all Des Moines campuses to like units
* Patient population includes acute psychiatric patients with major mental health illness and chronic behaviors that may include violence, aggression, mania, and self-harm
* Patient ratios can be up to 1:4-6 depending on unit and shift
* Competency with restraints equipment required
* Scrub color requirement: Navy Blue, solids only
* Required to work 1-2 of the upcoming winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) unless unit is closed
* De-escalation certificate (MOAB or CPI) preferred and can be obtained during onboarding
* Required certifications: BLS (AHA), CPI
* Active Iowa nursing license or compact/multistate license required at time of submission
* All candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
* Work history must reflect 24 months of current Psych/Behavioral Health experience
* Skills checklist specific to Psych/Behavioral Health discipline required

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive behavioral health program serving patients across multiple psychiatric units including geriatric, adolescent, and adult populations. The facility maintains a structured inpatient psychiatric environment equipped to handle acute mental health conditions and complex behavioral challenges. With multiple campuses across the Des Moines area, the organization provides a broad scope of psychiatric care and emphasizes staff competency in de-escalation and patient safety protocols.

Location:

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines is a vibrant and growing city known for its affordable cost of living, thriving arts scene, and welcoming community atmosphere. The city offers a wonderful blend of urban amenities and Midwestern charm, with excellent dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout all four seasons.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.

Job ID:

65959082

Date Posted:

11-04-2026

Location:

Des Moines,

IA,

50316

Employment Type:

Contract

Organization:

AHSA