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The document is a set of email communications and Q&A responses related to RFx 3150006121, involving the Mississippi State Hospital's procurement for contract Registered Nurses (RNs). The contract opportunity seeks to hire five individual RNs for weekend inpatient psychiatric services, specifically covering Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with a minimum commitment of two weekends per month and working 24-40 hours per weekend. Qualified candidates must possess an unrestricted Mississippi Nursing License, American Heart Association BLS and/or ACLS certifications, and be willing to work at least 6 state-mandated holidays. The application deadline was noon on February 17th, 2025, with applications to be submitted to the Personnel Department at 3550 HWY 468 West, Whitfield, MS 39193.

The contract offers a competitive hourly rate of $42 per hour, with potential annual contract values ranging between $82,000 to $109,760 per contract nurse, depending on weekend hours worked. The procurement is specifically for individual nurses, explicitly excluding nursing agencies, as clarified in multiple email exchanges. Additional preferences include candidates with TB or crisis prevention certification. The contract is structured for the calendar year 2025 with potential renewal based on performance. Key application requirements include a comprehensive resume, three letters of recommendation, proof of educational credentials, and all relevant professional certifications. Interested candidates can obtain additional information by contacting 601-351-8239.