Nurse Extern II - Behavioral Health

Tenet Healthcare

9 days ago

El Paso, TexasPer Diem / PRNBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Nurse Extern II – Behavioral Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

develop multiple and varied clinical skills in a multiple nursing specialties.

provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience dur.

provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-lif.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Nurse Extern II – Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Patient Care SupportCompassionate CareClinical Skills DevelopmentGuided TrainingAHA BLS CertificationEmpathyDedication

Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited RN program and have completed their first clinical rotation. No prior experience is required, but possession of an AHA BLS certification is mandatory.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Extern II - Behavioral Health at Tenet Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Behavioral Health — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Tenet Healthcare is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in El Paso, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care Support, Compassionate Care, Clinical Skills Development, Guided Training, AHA BLS Certification, Empathy, Dedication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: This is a developmental program for nursing students focused on gaining multiple and varied clinical skills across different nursing specialties. The role involves providing essential assistance and comfort to patients in a patient care support capacity.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Match, Generous Paid Time Off, Career Development, Continuing Education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health registered nurse jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.