Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN - Psychiatric for an inpatient behavioral health unit, requiring a VA or compact RN license and specialized de-escalation certifications.

Details

• Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit 1 within a dedicated psychiatric hospital setting
• 72-bed unit with a 1:10 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend or as-needed weekend hours required
• Floating required across child, adult, and geriatric units
• Uses Cerner EHR
• Equipment includes vitals machines, EKG, bladder scanner, metal detector, and AED

Requirements

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, Handle With Care (HWC), MANDT, and TOVA-certified de-escalation/physical hold training
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Previous psychiatric/behavioral health experience required

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care for patients with diagnoses including MDD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, and anxiety
• Team-oriented, flexible, and patient-centered candidates preferred
• Dress code requires navy scrubs; hoodies, excessive/long jewelry, and lanyards are not permitted
• Must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered a travel candidate
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment