About this opportunity
Meridian Behavioral lists this RN Shift Manager (GNV) (Gainesville) opportunity in gainesville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Our Mission: Your Meridian Career Starts Here
Position: Registered Nurse - Crisis Stabilization Unit
Location: Gainesville, FL
Salary: $101,359.44/year | Exempt
Why Meridian?
For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted leader in mental health and substance use treatment across North Central Florida. Guided by our values-Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.) -we are dedicated to transforming lives and uplifting communities.
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse in our Crisis Stabilization Unit, you will provide critical, compassionate care to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises. This role is essential in delivering timely assessments, coordinated treatment, and recovery-focused support.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct psychiatric, substance use, and medical assessments
Provide medication management and ongoing patient care
Utilize telehealth to support access to care when appropriate
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
Maintain compliance with Florida nursing regulations and ARNP protocols
Promote infection control and patient safety standards
Meet department productivity standards
What We're Looking For
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Active Florida RN license required
3-5 years of nursing experience with management responsibilities (acute care preferred)
Strong clinical, communication, and computer skills
Must pass pre-employment assessments (minimum 16 WPM typing and 65% general assessment score)
Driver Requirements:
Valid Florida driver's license with acceptable driving recordNo more than 3 moving violations/accidents in 3 years
No major violations in 5 years
What You'll Love About Meridian
Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (up to 60% eligibility)
Comprehensive benefits + generous PTO
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Career growth, tuition reimbursement & loan forgiveness eligibility
Supportive, mission-driven culture
Make an Impact
Join a team committed to bringing hope, healing, and recovery to those who need it most.
Apply today to start your Meridian career.
For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit
Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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Worksite address
gainesville, FL, 32601, US
Who can apply
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