Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- 12-hour shifts
- Full-time
- BLS
- RN license
- Compact (multistate) license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open psychiatric nurse jobs in North Carolina post a median of $36.80 an hour, the middle half $34–$43.08, across 9 jobs that state their pay. Psychiatric nurses employed in North Carolina earn a median of $40.56 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital
Medicare gives Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; North Carolina's hospitals average 3.3). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · North Carolina hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $55.00 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $58.67 an hour across North Carolina's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What North Carolina hospitals pay nurses.
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About the job
Position Summary
$30K Commitment Bonus
Responsible to provide care in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice and other standards established by profession/professional groups, regulating bodies/agents. Nursing care will be delivered in accordance with ECU Health and entity specific nursing policies, procedures and professional standards of care/practice.
Responsible for the provision and coordination of nursing care to include the collection and analysis of assessment data, identification of expected outcomes and development of plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and other interdisciplinary team members. Identifies interventions to attain expected outcomes, implements the interventions identified in the plan of care, evaluates the progress of the patient/family toward attainment of outcomes, and documents the process. This care includes sensitivity to age specific and unique needs of the patient/family.
Promotes and evaluates the effective functioning of the health care team. Collaborates with health care team members to meet the identified needs of the patient/family throughout the episode of care. Delegates tasks and activities as appropriate and governed by NC Nurse Practice Act.
Minimum Requirements
- Current North Carolina Registered Nurse license or licensure to practice in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support is required.
Clinical Ladder
Other Information
- Position: 0.9 FTE (3) 12hour shifts / week, days or nights and rotating weekends
- Unit fact sheet: link to landing page ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan | ECU Health
- Benefits and bonuses - Benefits | ECU Health
ECU Health
About ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact
Gloria Jones, Sr Recruiter
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Email: gloria.jones@ecuhealth.org
From ECU Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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