Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health RN for an inpatient psychiatric unit with geriatric and adult patient populations who holds a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in an inpatient Behavioral Health setting at a short-term acute care hospital
• Patient ratio is 1:6 and includes adult and older adult populations with psychiatric and medical co-morbidities
• Typical conditions include substance use, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, dementia, and schizophrenia
• Responsibilities include medication administration (PO, rectal, IM, IV, SC), starting and maintaining IVs, blood glucose monitoring, Foley catheter care, insulin management, colostomy care, CPAP use, and minor wound care
• Utilizes Epic EMR; prior experience required
• Shifts are 3x12 hour days, 7:00–19:30, with every other weekend required
• Floating may be required within the service line to other Behavioral Health units

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license in hand or pending at time of consideration
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient psychiatric nursing experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, CPI
• Clinical experience with geriatric, medical/psych, substance use, behavioral health locked units, and medication administration required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility
• No more than 7 days of requested time off allowed for each 13-week contract, and no time off permitted during the first week of orientation

Additional Information

• Care for patients age 18–64 with a range of psychiatric and secondary medical diagnoses
• Patients may require pre-op preparation for ECT and management of aggressive behaviors
• Environment includes Magnet-designated, teaching, Level I Trauma Center
• Navy scrubs required
• First-time travelers may be considered after clinical screening and manager interview
• Travelers will be paid up to 16 hours for completion of required onboarding modules during orientation
• Travel contracts can last up to 18 months consecutively, followed by a required 3-month break