RN - Behavioral Health

Origin Travel Nurses; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse for mental health care in a 13-week contract. The role requires an RN license, BLS, and at least two years of nursing experience, with mental health experience preferred. Rotating 7 AM–7 PM shifts, EPIC experience preferred, and BSN is a plus.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, collaboration, and leadership to improve patient outcomes. ARMStaffing offers health benefits, onboarding assistance, clinical support, a 401k with matching,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; BSN preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Two years of nursing experience required; mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and take responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Utilize research and evidence-based practices to improve clinical care.
• Apply the nursing process to create and implement personalized care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and adaptable to change.
• Teach patients and families, ensuring effective understanding of care plans and transitions.
• Maintain productive working relationships, demonstrating accountability and commitment.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Professional Staff Nurse - Mental Health

Location

Not specified.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Rotating shifts, primarily 7 AM - 7 PM, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.

Job Description

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a key member of the care delivery team. Responsible for setting standards for the quality of care, this role includes managing patient care activities through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates leadership and serves as a partner in achieving optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and take responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Utilize research and evidence-based practices to improve clinical care.
• Apply the nursing process to create and implement personalized care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and adaptable to change.
• Teach patients and families, ensuring effective understanding of care plans and transitions.
• Maintain productive working relationships, demonstrating accountability and commitment.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; BSN preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Two years of nursing experience required; mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records is preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!