Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN - Psychiatric for a 13-week contract at a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center, requiring 2 years of psych nursing experience and CPI certification.

Details

• Adult Behavioral Health unit within an academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center
• 24-bed unit with a daily census of 18-20 patients
• Open day room unit treating adult patients (18+) with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidal ideation
• Not a designated detox unit, though some patients may be naturally detoxing
• May care for recently postpartum patients with compounding psychiatric diagnoses requiring inpatient treatment
• RN to patient ratio of 1:6 and MHT to patient ratio of 1:12
• 12-hour day shift schedule (0630-1900), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to Peds Behavioral Health
• Unit supported by CNAs, MHTs, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Uses Encompass/Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Unit equipped with seclusion room, restraint bed, and restraint chair

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS and CPI certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core work experience in the specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in de-escalation techniques and experience with physical and medical restraints
• Experience with medication passes and patient documentation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels
• Ability to work collaboratively within a treatment team
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify (local candidates not accepted)

Additional Information

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to adult psychiatric patients including those with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidal ideation
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team including MHTs, CNAs, and other support staff
• Comfortability running therapeutic groups is a plus but not required
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Unit culture is patient-centered with an emphasis on dependability and strong teamwork
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free employee parking provided
• Manager will conduct a final clinical interview
• Travelers will be expected to work 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply