Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Inpatient (ED Psychiatric Support) $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Also searchable as: Psych RN - Emealth / Crisis Strgency Behavioral Heabilization

About The Role

The Registered Nurse of Psychiatric and Behavioral Health care supports assessment, stabilization, and therapeutic intervention for patients presenting with acute psychiatric needs.

At Northwest Hospital, you will gain confidence, critical behavioral health skills, and advancement opportunities within a hospital investing in modern mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• This role will cross train in both the inpatient psych unit and the newly constructed dedicated Behavioral Health Emergency Department. After onboarding, you will have the option to float between the two units.
• Provide therapeutic psychiatric care to patients in crisis
• Support de-escalation, stabilization, and safety-centered treatment
  
  

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign on Bonus
• Tuition support and certification pathways
• Behavioral Health clinical training
• Free parking
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits
• Paid time off with options to cash out unused hours
  
  

Qualifications

• RN license in Maryland
• American Heart Association BLS
• Psychiatric or Behavioral Health experience preferred
• Emergency Behavioral Health experience preferred but not required
  
  

About Northwest Hospital

Northwest Hospital is part of LifeBridge Health, an established health system with dedicated behavioral health leadership, system-wide support, and structured pathways for clinical advancement.

Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Services

Our renovated Psychiatric Emergency space is a separate and quiet zone designed for behavioral health needs with improved visibility, controlled access, and layout features that prioritize safety, communication, and focused clinical care.

Additional Information

Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

What We Offer

Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills and advanced certification.

Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.