Registered Nurse

**Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**

At Easterseals PORT Healt h (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Registered Nurse to join our team at the Facility Based Crisis Center in Jacksonville, NC.

This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential.

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Registered Nurse at the Facility-Based Crisis/Detox Center, you will be crucial in providing immediate, high-quality care, including comprehensive patient screening, assessment, and direct nursing care for clients with mental health and substance use disorders. This role involves precise medication and prescription management, monitoring client responses, and collaborating as an integral member of the interdisciplinary treatment team to inform treatment plans and coordinate after-care services. Furthermore, you will offer professional medical guidance and support to Medical Assistants and facility staff, actively contribute to maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, and ensure meticulous documentation and compliance by maintaining accurate medical records and client medication logs.

Why Join Us?

As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.

This position follows a work schedule of Monday- Friday 7pm-7am with rotating weekends.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $32/hr.- $37, based on experience for this full-time role.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

What We’re Looking For

• An active, unrestricted nursing license to practice in North Carolina (RN)
• A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and a good driving record
• Prior mental health experience preferred but not required

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at or send your resume to [email protected]

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!