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Registered Nurse PT Nights Floats NEW RATES
Butler Hospital
Location : North Providence, RI, 02911
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
Night shifts at Butler Hospital for part-time Registered Nurses involve managing patient care during less staffed hours, requiring heightened vigilance in psychiatric emergencies. The role includes charge nurse duties, medication administration, and coordinating discharge planning, distinct from day shifts due to the nature of overnight patient needs.
Holding a current Rhode Island nursing license is essential, with a BSN preferred for this role. Experience in psychiatric and mental health nursing aligns well with Butler Hospital’s standards, alongside knowledge of medication protocols and emergency coordination skills required during night shifts.
Starting as a part-time night float RN opens avenues toward charge nurse positions, specialized psychiatric nursing certifications, or full-time roles. Butler Hospital's environment supports skill growth in crisis management and treatment planning, potentially leading to leadership or advanced clinical roles.
Butler Hospital offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus split over six months and a year, plus $3.00/hr charge pay. Additional differentials apply for evenings, nights, and weekends, along with a $2,000 annual RN loan repayment, enhancing compensation for part-time night float nurses.
Registered Nurses working nights at Butler Hospital earn competitive base pay, augmented by $3.00/hr charge pay and night differentials of $2.75/hr. Weekend shifts add 15% per hour, making overall compensation attractive for psychiatric RNs on part-time night schedules.
North Providence shows steady demand for psychiatric RNs, with night shifts often harder to fill due to challenging hours. Competitive pay and sign-on bonuses at Butler Hospital reflect efforts to attract skilled nurses amid regional shortages for night float roles.
North Providence offers accessible routes and public transportation options, yet night shift nurses must consider limited late-night transit. Many RNs opt for personal vehicles to navigate off-peak hours safely, balancing commute convenience with shift timing.
This role combines flexible part-time night hours with enhanced pay rates, loan repayment benefits, and charge nurse responsibilities. Butler Hospital’s focus on psychiatric care within a renowned health system provides nurses a supportive, specialized environment distinct from general RN jobs.
Butler Hospital ensures all nurses adhere to strict ethical guidelines aligned with its mission, fostering respectful patient care. ADA compliance guarantees reasonable accommodations for staff with disabilities, enabling Registered Nurse night float employees to perform essential duties effectively.
Night float nurses coordinate immediate responses to psychiatric crises while ensuring overall unit safety. They must swiftly assess emergencies, administer appropriate interventions, and maintain communication with multidisciplinary teams, balancing patient care demands and safety protocols.
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