Career Fair

• Area of Interest: Nursing

• Sign On Bonus: $10,000

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .80

• Department: Other Behavioral - Geropsyc

• Shift: Days, evenings and night shifts available with weekend/holiday rotation

• Job ID: 188155

Overview Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Virtual Interview Event | Dubuque, IATuesday, October 20, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Now hiring Behavioral Health Registered Nurses—provide care that supports dignity, safety, and well-being!

UnityPoint Health is seeking compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Geropsychiatric team in Dubuque. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialized nursing care that supports the mental health, dignity, safety, and overall well-being of older adults. An ideal candidate demonstrates strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, patience, and a commitment to respectful, person-centered behavioral health care.

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Open position: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Shift: Days or nights, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation.

Role Details Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

The Behavioral Health RN provides individualized nursing care for geriatric psychiatric patients, assessing mental and physical health needs, administering medications and treatments, monitoring responses to care, and promoting a safe therapeutic environment. The nurse uses therapeutic communication, de-escalation, crisis intervention, patient and family education, and close collaboration with physicians, social workers, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team.

Why Behavioral Health

Behavioral health nursing allows you to build meaningful connections while supporting patients through complex mental health needs. You will combine clinical expertise with therapeutic communication and relationship-based care to promote safety, dignity, recovery, and quality of life for older adults.

Who We Are Seeking

Compassionate, patient Registered Nurses who demonstrate strong assessment skills, emotional steadiness, sound clinical judgment, and respectful communication. Successful candidates are comfortable using de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques, coordinating care across disciplines, educating patients and families, and creating a safe, supportive environment.

Ready to provide care that supports dignity, safety, and well-being? Register today to reserve your virtual interview time and learn more about joining the UnityPoint Health behavioral health team in Dubuque. UnityPoint Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for geriatric psychiatric patients.

• Monitor and document patient progress, behaviors, and responses to interventions.

• Provide patient and family education to support understanding of treatment plans and recovery goals.

• Promote safety by implementing de-escalation strategies, crisis intervention, and adherence to safety protocols.

• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire)

Certification/License:

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa

• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire