JNH AND IPS WEEKEND RNS RFX 3150006772.docx

This is a recruitment notice issued by the Mississippi State Hospital, a state agency located near Pearl, Mississippi, for contract weekend registered nurse positions. The hospital is seeking to hire five contract weekend RNs: one for the Jaquith Nursing Home and four for Inpatient Psychiatric Services under RFx 3150006772. The positions require weekend availability consisting of Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with candidates expected to work a minimum of two weekends per month, 24 to 40 hours per weekend, plus a minimum of six state-mandated holidays including either Christmas or Thanksgiving. Resumes must be submitted by noon on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to the Personnel Department at 3550 Highway 468 West, Whitfield, Mississippi 39193. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for a one-year term.

Applicants will be compensated at $42 per hour. Candidates must hold an unrestricted Mississippi nursing license and maintain current American Heart Association Basic Life Support and/or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications, with tuberculosis or crisis prevention certification preferred. Required application materials include a resume, three current signed letters of recommendation, proof of education, and proof of all certifications. Additional information is available by calling 601-351-8239 or emailing Katrina.Fields@msh.ms.gov.