Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Psychiatric RN with a minimum of 2 years of psych experience and 1 year of M/S experience for a Behavioral Health position in the Phoenix, AZ area working nights.

Details

• Behavioral Health unit serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatric patients
• Patient ratio of 1:12 with support from behavioral health techs
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Two weekend shifts required per week (Friday is not considered a weekend day)
• Floating required PRN across up to 3 facilities within 24 miles (Mesa, Roosevelt, and Maryvale locations)
• Must be willing to float down to Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) role PRN
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

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 true psych M/S unit (not from floating)
• Proficiency in tube feedings, NG tube insertion and maintenance, Foley catheter insertion and maintenance, IV insertion and maintenance, and voluntary/involuntary commitment procedures
• Must be willing and able to perform charge nurse duties across all areas, including med-psych

Additional Information

• First-time travelers from a like facility are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Orientation is 2 weeks in duration and is conducted on day shift, beginning on Tuesdays
• CPI certification is preferred and available on-site
• Blackout dates for RTO: September 4–7
• No block scheduling available for this position