Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Behavioral Health position requiring at least 2 years of psych experience and 1 year of M/S experience within the last 5 years, with the ability to float across multiple facilities.

Details

• Behavioral Health unit in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting
• Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:12 with support from behavioral health technicians (BHTs)
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30)
• One weekend shift per week required (Friday does not count as a weekend day)
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required PRN across 3 facilities within a 24-mile radius (Mesa, Roosevelt, and Maryvale locations)
• Must be willing to float down to BHT role PRN

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical/Surgical (M/S) experience within the last 5 years required (must be from a dedicated M/S or psych M/S unit — float experience does not qualify)
• Proficiency in tube feedings, NG tube insertion and maintenance, Foley catheter insertion and maintenance, IV insertion and maintenance, and voluntary/involuntary commitment processes
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Must be willing to perform charge nurse duties across all assigned areas, including med-psych
• CPI certification is preferred but can be obtained on-site
• Orientation is 2 weeks long, held on day shift only, beginning on Tuesdays
• Blackout RTO dates: 5/22–5/25, 7/3–7/6, and 9/4–9/7
• First-time travelers from a like facility are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position