Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Psychiatric/Behavioral Health RN for a 13-week travel contract requiring a WV or compact RN license and at least 1 year of psych experience.

Details

• Behavioral Health/Psychiatric inpatient unit serving adult and forensic patient populations
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Weekday and every other weekend shifts required
• Patient ratios: 1:8 for adolescents; 1:15–1:20 for adults/forensic depending on unit
• EMR system: Avatar
• 13-week contract with possibility of extension

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention); First Aid also required (CPI and First Aid may be obtained during orientation)
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric/behavioral health RN experience required
• Driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Fingerprinting must be completed in West Virginia at least 7–10 business days prior to start date, as results can take 5–7 days — candidates cannot begin without cleared results on file (WV state requirement, no exceptions)

Additional Information

• Travelers fill in for shifts not covered by regular staff; blocked schedule requests cannot be accommodated
• Holiday RTO requests are limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Navy or royal blue scrubs are provided
• If absent for 3 or more consecutive days due to illness or injury, a physician's verification and medical clearance-for-duty note must be provided to the manager before returning to work
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply