The role
To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $4,500.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!
Provide compassionate care that helps young people heal and grow.
Schedule: Friday-Sunday - 7:30am-8pm, on-call 2-3 times a month.
As a Registered Nurse (Float) at Royal Oaks Hospital,
you’ll play a key role in providing safe, high-quality care to children and teens working toward emotional and behavioral stability. You’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team that values collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence—helping each patient move toward hope and healing.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting youth in crisis and thrives in a team-based, therapeutic environment. You’ll use your clinical skills to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people and their families.
This position is based at Royal Oaks Hospital, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered nursing care for children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate individualized care
• Monitor, assess, and document patient progress, ensuring safety and quality standards are met
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families
• Mentor and support new nursing team members to promote professional growth
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement and continuing education efforts
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• Associate’s degree in nursing required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
At least one year of psychiatric experience preferred
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
RN or GN that must pass the MO NCLEX exam within 90 days of graduation required
You’ll Be a Great Fit for This Role if You:
• Are passionate about supporting children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges
• Communicate calmly and effectively, even in stressful situations
• Value teamwork and collaboration in a multidisciplinary setting
• Are motivated to provide compassionate, evidence-based care
*Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.