RN Travel Full-time
Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel

Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services Leipsic, DE 19901, US
Apply Now
Responsibilities

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

 

Assignment Details

  • Specialty: Behavioral Health 
  • Location: Dover Behavioral Health located in Dover, DE
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Full-Time, 36 hours per week
  • Shift: day or night shift
  • Enhanced hourly rate, tax-exempt stipend where applicable
  • Bi-weekly pay
  • Opportunity for overtime

    

Who are we and how can you make a difference?  

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward.  Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company.  Our Adventure RN program offers flexible employment opportunities across our national network of behavioral health facilities.  Join our team and make a positive impact on the well-being of our patients.  Learn more about our Adventure RN program: Adventure RN Careers | Horizon Health

 

 

Why become a Travel RN with Horizon Health?

  • Be independent, enjoy variety AND be part of a collaborative team.
  • Expand your experience and energize your career.
  • Start confident - receive our comprehensive orientation prior to your first assignment.
  • Career development opportunities – join a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.
  • Our in-house travel program is exclusive to select Horizon Health/UHS behavioral health facilities across the country. View our locations: UHS Map
  • Fall in love with a location and facility?  An intercompany transfer into any permanent position is easy with no pause in your benefit coverage.   

 

Travel RN Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Assess, monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in patient conditions
  • Maintain accurate patient reports and medical histories
  • Collaborate with other members of the treatment team to ensure the best possible care for the patients

 

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

 

 

About Universal Health Services 

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues  during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.  

 

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. 

 

From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. 

 

 

To learn more about our travel positions before applying, contact Devon Thornton - Adventure RN Recruiter, at devon.thornton@horizonhealth.com.

 


Qualifications

Travel RN Job Requirements

  • Current Delaware RN license or compact/multi-state license
  • At least one year of nursing experience in behavioral health or related area
  • Current CPR or BLS certification

 

 

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

 

 

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. 

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. 

Share this job

Share to FB Share to LinkedIn Share to Twitter

Related Jobs

RN OR Full-time
Bayhealth

RN First Assistant

Bayhealth Milford, DE
$45.06 - $69.85 / hour
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand! Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more! Location: Sussex Campus Hospital Status: Full Time 72 Hours Shift: Days SALARY RANGE: 45.06 - 69.85HOURLY General Summary: Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized knowledge, judgement and skill are performed using the process in accordance with hospital policy, procedure and philosophy. Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive clinical competency in all facets of the nurse first assistant role. Conducts systematic, ongoing assessments of the patient’s health status throughout the perioperative experience. Formulates and modifies nursing diagnoses based on patient assessment throughout the perioperative continuum. Identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes. Uses critical thinking in the application of nursing knowledge and perioperative patient care. As a primary patient advocate is continually vigilant, using acquired and intuitive knowledge to anticipate, prevent, and/or respond to circumstances that could compromise the patient’s well-being. Is cognizant of and can recognize possible adverse reactions patients may experience during the surgical procedure. Along with the surgeon, and OR Team present in the room, assumes accountability for verification of the correct surgical site immediately prior to the incision. Demonstrates knowledge of patient safety standards published by regulatory agencies. Develops an individualized plan of care that directs the intervention(s) of the RNFA that is consistent with RNFA practice. Demonstrates clinical expertise Possesses the essential mental discipline and fine motor skills to provide technical assistance to the surgeon. Strictly adheres to principles of aseptic technique to prevent infection and promote optimal wound healing. Accepts appropriate delegated medical functions as defined within the RNFA scope of practice. Uses surgical instruments to assist the surgeon and facilitate the surgical intervention. Handles tissue safely. Provides exposure of operative site to promote a safe and effective surgical procedure. Promotes and maintains hemostasis. Assists with and/or performs wound closure. Partners with the surgeon to collaboratively direct the patient’s perioperative course. Serves as educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to patients, colleagues, other health care professionals, and the community. Bases professional and practice behaviors on the knowledge and application of the scope of practice as defined by the state, professional practice standards, and facility guidelines to practice. Maintains professional credentials and seeks out and participates in lifelong learning opportunities. Recognizes, assures documentation of, and in a timely and accurate fashion any interventions when a patient’s condition indicates an emerging problem. Understands the need to be flexible within the Patient Care Services Department; assigned wherever the need arises up to own level of competency. Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and departmental meetings at a minimum 8 times per year. Maintains a current knowledge of hospital and departmental policies, adheres to them, and references the manuals as necessary to comply with current practice standards. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Certificate Program First Assistant; Associate Degree Nursing Or Nursing Diploma. Credential(s): Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support; Certified Perioperative Nurse; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Experience: Preferred: Previous experience in area of practice as an RNFA. Basic Dysrhythmia experience with Critical Care experience. Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Bachelor Degree Nursing Credential(s): Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant; Pediatric Advanced Life Support Experience: To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit: https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
RN PCU Full-time
Bayhealth

Patient Care Registered Nurse RN - Progressive Care PCU

Bayhealth Milford, DE
$36.17 - $56.06 / hour
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand! Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more! Location: Sussex Campus Hospital Status: Full Time 72 Hours biweekly Shift: Nights 12-Hour shifts SALARY RANGE: 36.17 - 56.06HOURLY General Summary: 5B at the Bayhealth Sussex campus is a 24 bed Progressive Care Unit. The unit is equipped with 5 ICU headboards. This unit participates in Nurse Governance, Nurse Residency and has excellent teamwork and leadership. 5B was recently awarded the AACN Silver level Beacon Award ; This prestigious national award recognizes hospital units that demonstrate exceptional patient outcomes, healthy work environment and sustained commitment evidence-based nursing practice. More information can be found on the AACN website at http://www.aacn.org/beaconaward The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within a assigned unit with a commitment to quality and safety. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill are performed using the process in accordance with hospital policy, procedures and nursing philosophy. Responsibilities: Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting. Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs. Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record. Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans. Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration. Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable. Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate. Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions. Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care. Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity. Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation) Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation) Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities. Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Associate Degree Nursing Or Nursing Diploma. Credential(s): Registered Nurse Basic Life Support *ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe *Commit to seeking specialty certification within time frame as indicated during interview Experience: Required: Preferred: Experience in relevant specialty. Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Bachelor Degree Nursing Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable. Experience: To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit: https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
RN Hospice Full-time
Amedisys, Inc.

RN Case Manager Hospice

Amedisys, Inc. Milford, DE
Overview
RN Full-time
Bayhealth

Patient Care RN

Bayhealth Milford, DE
$36.17 - $56.06 / hour
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand! Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more! Location: Sussex Campus Hospital Status: Full Time 72 Hours Biweekly Shift: Nights 7p-7a SALARY RANGE: 36.17 - 56.06HOURLY General Summary: 5B at the Bayhealth Sussex campus is a 24 bed Progressive Care Unit. The unit is equipped with 5 ICU headboards. This unit participates in Nurse Governance, Nurse Residency and has excellent teamwork and leadership. 5B was recently awarded the AACN Silver level Beacon Award This prestigious national award recognizes hospital units that demonstrate exceptional patient outcomes, healthy work environment and sustained commitment evidence-based nursing practice. More information can be found on the AACN website at http://www.aacn.org/beaconawardThe Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within a assigned unit with a commitment to quality and safety. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill are performed using the process in accordance with hospital policy, procedures and nursing philosophy. Responsibilities: Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting. Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs. Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record. Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans. Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration. Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable. Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate. Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions. Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care. Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity. Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation) Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation) Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities. Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Associate Degree Nursing Or Nursing Diploma. Credential(s): Registered Nurse Basic Life Support *ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe *Commit to seeking specialty certification within time frame as indicated during interview Experience: Required: Preferred: Experience in relevant specialty. To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit: https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/
RN Full-time
Bayhealth

Patient Care RN - Women's Services

Bayhealth Milford, DE
$36.17 - $56.06 / hour
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand! Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more! Location: Sussex Campus Hospital Status: Full Time 72 Hours Shift: Evening/ Night SALARY RANGE: 36.17 - 56.06HOURLY General Summary: The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within a assigned unit with a commitment to quality and safety. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill are performed using the process in accordance with hospital policy, procedures and nursing philosophy. Responsibilities: Provide direct, professional nursing care to specified population of patients in the acute care setting. Develops a patient centered plan of care based on individualized needs. Maintains confidentiality of the patient medical record. Counsel and educate patients and their care partner on treatment plans. Administer medication following the five rights of medication administration. Provide wound care and dressing changes, as applicable. Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions, when appropriate. Consult with physicians to decide on best treatment decisions when appropriate Performs nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Observe and record patient behavior and response to nursing interventions. Demonstrates quality, safe and effective patient care. Provides delegation to unlicensed assistive staff and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff Demonstrates standards of excellence which includes practicing nursing with core values of compassion, accountability, respect, teamwork and integrity. Demonstrates understanding and executes quality and performance improvement plans. (only for RN evaluation) Participates in decision making and takes actions based on ethical principles. (only for RN evaluation) Provides timely and accurate documentation of patient care. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities. Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing Credential(s): Registered Nurse RN Basic Life Support BLS NRP within 6 months of hire, if not already obtained Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Within 90 days. ACLS / PALS may be required per manager’s direction and timeframe *Commit to seeking specialty certification within time frame as indicated during interview Experience: Acute Care RN experience strongly preferred Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Experience: Women's LDRP experience Credential(s): Certification related to the position, if applicable Experience: Experience in relevant specialty, Women's LDRP To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit: https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/