Registered Nurse - RN / Psychiatric Unit - PSYCH

Cross Country Nurses; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated psychiatric nurse (RN PSYCH) to enhance the well-being of individuals facing mental health challenges. In this rewarding role, you will provide compassionate care to patients, facilitating their emotional and social treatments while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and families, your work will be crucial in monitoring patient progress and implementing therapeutic measures. This position promises a fulfilling career path where your contributions will significantly impact the lives of those in need, offering a chance to grow and excel in the field of psychiatric nursing.

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+ year of recent 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.
• Supervise medication schedules and evaluate patient progress.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient care

Medication supervision

De-escalation techniques

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

• 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