Registered Nurse - RN / Psychiatric Unit - PSYCH

Cross Country Nurses; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated psychiatric nurse to enhance the well-being of patients facing mental health challenges. This role involves providing compassionate care, managing medication schedules, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create a supportive environment. You will play a vital role in facilitating therapeutic measures and ensuring patient safety. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health conditions, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with a focus on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Qualifications

• 1+ years of acute care experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Active RN license required for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support mental and physical well-being of patients with mental disorders.
• Facilitate social and emotional treatments while supervising medication.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Management

De-escalation Techniques

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Active RN License

Tools

Monitoring Devices

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

• 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