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Behavioral Health RN up to $86K Ottumwa IA Inpatient 12 Hour Days $15K Bonus

5/4/2026

The Registered Nurse will perform patient assessments, identify care needs, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions for adult patients. They are also responsible for maintaining interdisciplinary care plans and completing documentation related to medical necessity.

Salary

63000 - 86000 USD

Working Hours

36 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.

About the Role

Description

Behavioral Health RN $86K Ottumwa IA Inpatient 12 Hour Days

Full Time | Inpatient Behavioral Health | 12 Hour Day Shift | $15K Commitment Bonus

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for an inpatient behavioral health role in Ottumwa, Iowa.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Inpatient behavioral health unit
• Provides mental health treatment and crisis support
• Adult patient population (18+)
• 14-bed unit with 24/7 supervision

COMPENSATION
• Salary Range: $63,000 – $86,000
• $15,000 commitment bonus (2-year agreement)

SCHEDULE
• Full-time
• 12-hour shifts
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

ROLE
• Perform patient assessments and identify care needs
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Provide care based on patient condition and age
• Complete documentation related to medical necessity
• Maintain and revise interdisciplinary care plans
• Perform quality improvement assessments

ENVIRONMENT
• Acute inpatient behavioral health setting
• Patients may present with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions

BENEFITS
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Tuition assistance and loan assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness programs and professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program REQUIRED
• Current Iowa RN license or compact license REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) REQUIRED
• Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire REQUIRED
• Recent RN experience REQUIRED
• Acute care behavioral health experience preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

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Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentNursing interventionsCrisis supportMental health treatmentCare planningDocumentationQuality improvementInpatient careSubstance use treatmentBLSACLS