Traveling Clinic Nurse

BHG Careers • Atlanta, GA

12d • Remote

About The Position

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a full-time Traveling Clinic Nurse (RN or LPN) to provide nursing and medication support at opioid treatment centers across multiple states. The role is home-based and involves extensive regional travel, potentially covering approximately half of the United States, with frequent air travel and overnight stays. Assignments may vary in length and are based on operational needs, including temporary coverage for staffing vacancies, support for new center openings, and assistance during unexpected absences.

The nurse helps maintain continuity of safe, consistent, compassionate care for patients receiving treatment for substance use disorders. The role includes medication administration, patient assessment and monitoring, medication accountability and regulatory compliance, collaboration with clinic teams, and support for training and quality initiatives. Pay is competitive and commensurate with licensure and experience.

Requirements

• Active RN or LPN license in good standing, with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as required for assignments.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including frequent air travel, overnight stays, and assignments of varying lengths.
• Flexibility to adjust work locations and schedules based on treatment center needs.
• Strong clinical judgment, medication administration skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and build positive relationships with new teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in addiction treatment, behavioral health, medication-assisted treatment, or outpatient nursing.

Responsibilities

• Travel to BHG treatment centers throughout the assigned region to provide temporary nursing coverage based on operational needs.
• Administer prescribed medications, including methadone, and maintain accurate dosing records and strict medication accountability.
• Assess and monitor patients, evaluate their appropriateness for dosing, observe medication responses, and identify changes in their condition.
• Maintain accurate medication inventory and daily reconciliation, and comply with DEA, state, federal, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with Program Directors, Nursing Supervisors, counselors, and other clinical team members to support safe, effective patient care.
• Adapt to different treatment center environments, workflows, and patient populations while maintaining BHG standards of care.
• Support new nurse training, quality initiatives, and treatment center operations as needed.
• Communicate proactively with nursing leadership about patient concerns, medication discrepancies, staffing needs, and operational challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed