Description

American Traveler is hiring a Psychiatric RN for a free-standing Mental Health Emergency Center, requiring WI or compact RN licensure and behavioral health experience.

Details

• Work in a free-standing Mental Health Emergency Center serving adult and adolescent patients
• 12-hour day shift schedule (0700-1930), 36 hours per week
• Unit includes 12 adult beds, 5 adolescent chairs/beds, and 6 inpatient beds
• Patient population is 75% adult and 25% adolescent, including both voluntary and involuntary admissions
• RN patient ratio of 1:2-3 on both days and nights
• Handles intake, triage, crisis de-escalation, acute psychosis, suicidal ideation, and non-medically monitored detox cases
• No IV therapy or medical detox performed
• EPIC EMR preferred
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• On-call required during low census periods with a 1-hour response time
• Floating unlikely, but may occur to other Aurora facilities within 20 miles if low census

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• De-escalation certification (CPI/MOAB) required; training provided upon arrival if needed
• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred, more experience preferred
• Experience with adolescent psychiatric population preferred
• Point-of-care testing experience required
• Strong assessment and discharge planning skills required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct care including intake, triage, crisis de-escalation, and discharge planning for psychiatric patients
• Supported on-site by CNAs/Techs, security officers (24/7), and physicians/mid-level providers (24/7)
• Charge nurse available on first shift; house supervisor covers evenings and overnights without a patient assignment
• Orientation length is 3-5 days based on comfort level
• Holiday coverage required for a minimum of 2 major winter holidays
• Up to 5 days of time off may be approved during the assignment
• Business casual attire or any color scrubs permitted
• Free on-site parking available
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions