Registered Nurse (RN) - Part-Time

Pay

43.25‑52.28 USD per hour. Shift differentials: 3 pm‑11 pm – $2; 11 pm‑7 am – $4.

Schedule

Part‑time. Days: 7 a.m.‑7:30 p.m. Nights: 7 p.m.‑7:30 a.m. Includes every other weekend.

About the role

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide evidence‑based, patient‑centered care in a detoxification setting. The RN will conduct intake assessments, deliver nursing care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to create a therapeutic environment that supports lasting recovery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments through patient interviews to gather case history.
• Plan and provide nursing care for patients undergoing detoxification.
• Collaborate with team members to create a therapeutic environment, using verbal de‑escalation and therapeutic communication.
• Monitor patients using CIWA/COWS assessments and vital signs; administer medication as ordered and contact medical providers when necessary.
• Consult with medical and behavioral health staff to design appropriate treatment plans.
• Prepare paperwork and medications for patients discharging on the next shift.
• Administer and document reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arrange further medical attention when needed.
• Follow organizational cybersecurity policies, report suspected security incidents, and maintain strict confidentiality of PHI.

Requirements

• Current RN license in Massachusetts (or ability to obtain one).
• Previous experience in behavioral health or addiction preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with CIWA/COWS assessments preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of health‑care, detoxification processes, addiction, co‑occurring disorders, and DSM criteria preferred.
• Availability to work rotating weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to edit for spelling and grammar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and facility proprietary systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with shift differentials.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
• Professional development through ongoing training and advancement programs.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture with many staff members having personal connections to recovery.