Registered Nurse (RN) – ACT Team | Easter Seals UCP | Durham, NC
Contract | $45/hr Local | $21/hr + $1,365/wk Stipends for Travelers | Mileage Reimbursement
Are you a compassionate RN with a passion for mental health and community care? Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team at Easter Seals UCP and make a meaningful impact by meeting clients where they are—literally. This is more than a nursing job; it’s a chance to transform lives.
Why This Role Is Special
- Community Impact: Deliver hands-on care in homes, shelters, and community spaces across Durham County.
- Collaborative, Holistic Care: Work alongside housing specialists, therapists, and other mental health professionals.
- Patient Advocacy: Educate and empower clients, connecting them with resources to improve their lives.
- Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and advancement opportunities within a mission-driven organization.
What You’ll Do
- Administer psychotropic medications and monitor for side effects as prescribed by the team psychiatrist.
- Conduct nursing assessments and provide interventions for medical and psychiatric needs.
- Collaborate with the psychiatrist to manage medication protocols and ensure safe practices.
- Track medication effectiveness and develop strategies to promote adherence.
- Participate in daily team meetings and contribute to individualized care plans.
- Provide on-call crisis intervention services on a rotating schedule.
- Document all care and interactions using Welligent EMR.
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted RN license in North Carolina.
- Minimum 2 years of psychiatric RN experience required.
- Prior experience in behavioral health, case management, or community nursing preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and comfort working in community settings.
Contract Details
- Client: Easter Seals UCP
- Location: Durham, NC
- Specialty: ACT Team Psychiatric RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
- Pay:
- Local: $45/hr
- Travelers: $21/hr + $1,365/week in stipends
- Mileage: $0.62/mile for travel between patient visits
Ready to make a difference in your community? Apply today and be part of a team that values your skills, compassion, and commitment to mental health care.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.