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Registered Nurse PT Nights Floats NEW RATES
Butler Hospital
Location : Tiverton, RI, 02878
Job Type : Part Time
Salary : $2,000/yr
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
New Higher Rates and Great Benefits Plus Pension
We are offering a sign on bonus of $10,000 for new hire Staff Nurse, Night shift only. The first half is paid at 6 months and the second half will be paid at one year of employment.
This position is eligible for:
- $3.00/hr. Charge Pay
- Differentials: Evenings $1.50/hr.; Nights $2.75/hr.; Weekends 15%/hr.
- $2,000/yr. RN Loan Repayment
Details of above can be reviewed at interview/ time of offer.
Job Summary:
Provides direct patient care based on the knowledge of ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Butler Hospital policies and procedures, and the RI Nurse Practice Act.
Participates in treatment planning to coordinate management of medical and nursing care and discharge planning of their patients
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Coordinates Psychiatric and/or Medical emergencies in such a manner that assures that the individual in crisis is properly cared for and that all other patients are safe.
Participates as an active team member by assisting other staff and accepting additional assignments to complete essential patient care and unit responsibilities.
Administers medications with knowledge of action, mode of administration, side effects, and contraindications.
Assumes role of Charge Nurse for the shift.
Requirements:
Education:Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Training and Experience: Current RI nursing license.
Special Qualifications: B.S.N preferred.
Schedule:32/64 Part Time Nights- Every Other Weekend
Care New England Health System (CNE)
and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Freqently Asked Questions
Part-time night shifts and float pool duties allow for flexibility, but night hours can affect sleep patterns. At Butler Hospital, the 32/64 schedule every other weekend supports balance, ideal for nurses seeking varied hours and extra pay differentials on nights and weekends.
This position requires psychiatric nursing expertise, crisis management, and charge nurse capabilities during night shifts. Nurses must excel in medication administration and multi-unit coordination, reflecting the unique demands of night float roles in behavioral health settings.
Yes, nurses can advance by gaining charge nurse experience, pursuing BSN degrees, or specializing in psychiatric nursing. Night float roles at Butler Hospital build leadership and crisis intervention skills, often leading to full-time or specialized clinical positions.
Butler Hospital offers competitive $3/hr charge pay, shift differentials, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus split over the first year. The focus on psychiatric care with a strong support system provides a unique clinical environment unmatched by many local facilities.
Indeed, sign-on bonuses totaling $10,000, $3/hr charge pay, and annual $2,000 RN loan repayment incentives are designed to attract and retain skilled nurses, making Butler Hospital a competitive employer in the Rhode Island nursing market.
Tiverton's healthcare sector sees steady demand for night shift RNs, particularly in psychiatric care. Butler Hospital's attractive compensation and benefits package positions it well to compete regionally, though candidates should prepare for a thorough credentialing process.
Considering Butler Hospital's offer, nurses can expect base rates enhanced by $3/hr charge pay plus night and weekend differentials, typically resulting in an hourly wage around $40-$50, reflecting local market trends for psychiatric nursing night shifts.
Part-time night float nurses cover multiple units, requiring adaptability and strong crisis management. Shifts include charge nurse duties, patient care coordination, and emergency response, demanding both clinical expertise and leadership during overnight hours.
A current Rhode Island nursing license is mandatory, with BSN preferred. Additional psychiatric nursing certifications enhance candidacy, reflecting the hospital's focus on mental health expertise and compliance with state nursing practice standards.
Night float nurses encounter higher patient acuity during overnight hours, manage psychiatric emergencies, and supervise units as charge nurses. This role demands heightened vigilance, autonomous decision-making, and flexibility absent in many standard day shift positions.
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