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Registered Nurse PT Nights Float NEW RATES
Butler Hospital
Location : East Providence, RI, 02914
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:28/56 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 the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
EEOC Statement:Care New Englandis 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.
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 .
Freqently Asked Questions
To be eligible for the Registered Nurse PT Nights Float position at Butler Hospital, candidates must hold a current Rhode Island nursing license. While a BSN is preferred, completion from an accredited nursing school is mandatory, ensuring compliance with both state and hospital nursing standards.
Night float nurses at Butler Hospital handle psychiatric and medical emergencies with heightened autonomy, often stepping into charge nurse roles. Unlike day shifts, night float demands managing crises overnight while maintaining patient safety and supporting interdisciplinary teams through variable unit assignments.
Experience as a part-time night float nurse often leads to advanced roles in psychiatric nursing, charge nurse positions, or specialized certifications in mental health care. Many build expertise in crisis management and care coordination, opening doors to leadership or nurse practitioner opportunities in behavioral health.
Night shifts in East Providence hospitals like Butler bring challenges such as managing reduced staffing levels and responding swiftly to psychiatric crises. Adapting to local patient demographics and hospital protocols requires flexibility, while balancing fatigue and maintaining clinical vigilance throughout overnight hours.
East Providence shows a steady demand for part-time psychiatric nurses on night floats due to growing mental health service needs. Facilities like Butler Hospital offer competitive incentives to attract skilled RNs willing to cover less conventional schedules amid ongoing regional healthcare staffing shortages.
Butler Hospital’s RN PT Nights Float role attracts many applicants seeking stable part-time night employment with strong benefits. Candidates with psychiatric nursing experience and Rhode Island licensure typically have an advantage, especially with the attractive sign-on bonus and differential pay boosting applicant interest.
Butler Hospital offers exceptional incentives for night float RNs, including a $10,000 sign-on bonus, $3.00/hr charge pay, and multiple shift differentials. Their focus on psychiatric care combined with a collaborative work culture sets it apart from other East Providence employers.
Butler Hospital’s part-time night float RN role provides higher-than-average pay with $3.00/hr charge pay plus evening and night differentials, surpassing typical Rhode Island psychiatric nursing salaries. The $10,000 sign-on bonus and loan repayment add substantial financial benefits uncommon in similar local roles.
New night float RNs at Butler Hospital undergo specialized orientation focusing on psychiatric nursing protocols, crisis intervention, and medication administration. This ensures familiarity with hospital policies and the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act, preparing them to manage emergencies confidently during night shifts.
Scheduling for part-time night float RNs at Butler Hospital follows a 28/56 rotation with every other weekend off, offering predictability despite float assignment variability. This balance supports work-life integration while maintaining responsiveness to unit needs across different clinical settings.
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