Traveling Clinic Nurse (Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse)

Job overview

The Traveling Clinic Nurse (Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse) role is full-time and involves extensive regional travel, including frequent overnight stays; the posting describes it as remote or home-based and says the nurse can be based anywhere. Compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with licensure and experience, with no numeric amount specified. The nurse supports Behavioral Health Group treatment centers across multiple states. The role provides temporary nursing coverage to help maintain continuity of care at opioid treatment centers. The nurse administers and accounts for medication, monitors patients, and works with clinical and nursing teams to support safe, consistent treatment during staffing gaps, new center openings, and other operational needs.

What you'll do

• Travel to assigned BHG treatment centers to provide temporary nursing coverage
• administer prescribed medications, including methadone, and maintain dosing records and medication accountability
• assess and monitor patients and identify changes in condition
• reconcile medication inventory and follow DEA, state, federal, and organizational requirements
• collaborate with program directors, nursing supervisors, counselors, and clinical staff
• adapt to different center workflows
• support new nurse training and quality initiatives as needed
• communicate patient concerns, medication discrepancies, staffing needs, and operational challenges to nursing leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

traveling clinic nurse

registered nurse

licensed practical nurse

full-time

behavioral health group

opioid treatment

medication administration

patient assessment

regional travel

frequent overnight stays

cpr

first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active RN or LPN license in good standing, ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed, current CPR and First Aid certification, a valid driver’s license, and extensive travel availability. Addiction treatment, behavioral health, medication-assisted treatment, or outpatient nursing experience is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Behavioral Health Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.