Registered Nurse - RN / Psychiatric Unit - PSYCH

Cross Country Nurses; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a psychiatric nurse, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the mental and physical well-being of patients. This position involves caring for individuals with mental disorders, working closely with interdisciplinary teams and families to create a supportive environment. You will utilize monitoring devices and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety, while also facilitating social and emotional treatments. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those facing mental health challenges, all within a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Travel reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty.
• Active RN license required for psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Support mental and physical well-being of patients with mental health conditions.
• Supervise medication schedules and evaluate patient progress.

Skills

Patient Care

Mental Health Support

Medication Management

De-escalation Techniques

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Active RN License

Job description

Job Description

As a psychiatric nurse (RN PSYCH), you will work to improve or support the mental and physical well-being of people with mental health or behavioral conditions. You will care for patients with mental disorders, facilitating social and emotional treatments, supervising medication schedules, and evaluating progress. Working closely with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals, as well as patients' families, you will maintain a supportive and safe environment through the use of monitoring devices and de-escalation techniques. Your care will be supplemented by support groups, social activities, and other therapeutic measures necessary for the patient's condition.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits