Description

American Traveler is seeking a Psychiatric RN for a behavioral health unit requiring BLS, CPI, and Epic experience with adult and geriatric populations.

Details

• Work in a short-term acute care hospital in a behavioral health (locked unit) setting
• Care for adult and geriatric behavioral health patients, including those with medical co-morbidities and complex psychiatric diagnoses
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6
• Required to float within service line to all behavioral health units as needed
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:30
• Every other weekend coverage is required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic electronic medical record system

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license (pending license accepted at submission)
• Current BLS and CPI certifications required
• Minimum 1-2 years of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience
• Experience with medical and psychiatric patient care, including medication administration, IVs, blood glucose monitoring, and Foley catheter care
• Ability to care for patients with substance use, developmental disabilities, and various psychiatric and medical diagnoses
• Epic charting experience required
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius; no local candidates accepted

Additional Information

• Administer psychiatric and medical nursing care to patients aged 18-64, including those with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance withdrawal, or medical co-morbidities
• May assist with pre-op prep for ECT and care for patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Participate in a team-based environment at a Magnet and teaching Level I Trauma Center
• Navy scrubs required for the unit
• First-time travelers considered after clinical screening
• Permanent employees must wait one year before returning as travelers
• No more than 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; none during first week of orientation
• Travelers are eligible for up to 18 months of assignment before a 3-month break is required
• Paid module time included during orientation
• Monthly parking passes are available through hospital security