Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler, LLC.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Psychiatric ED assignment in Durham, NC. The position requires 2+ years of Psych ED and ED experience along with an active NC or Compact RN license.

The role involves working in a hospital Behavioral Health/Psych ED, treating psychiatric and general ED patients, with a 1:4 patient ratio and a 3x12 night shift schedule. Epic is used for charting. Local candidates within 75 miles may be considered at a reduced rate.

Qualifications

• Active RN license NC or Compact in hand at time of consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in the Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Emergency Department.
• Treat psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, overdoses, and management of violent behavior.
• Also treat general ED patients (pediatric, trauma, cardiac, respiratory, neurological).
• Maintain patient ratio of 1:4.
• Floats to Medical ED as needed.
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts 19:00–07:30.
• Every other weekend required; no on-call.
• Use Epic EMR for charting.
• Bi-weekly orientation.

Skills

RN license NC/Compact

BLS

ACLS

PALS

CPI

Psych ED experience

ED experience

Epic charting

EKG/Telemetry

Supervisory reference

Flu vaccination

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Psychiatric ED position requiring 2+ years of Psych ED and ED experience along with an active NC or Compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license, NC or Compact, required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI (in hand or willing to obtain during compliance)
• Minimum 2 years of Psych ED and ED experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Must pass an EKG/Telemetry exam onsite
• 1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration
• Flu vaccination required with no exemptions or declinations accepted

Responsibilities

• Work in the Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Emergency Department of a hospital setting
• Treats psychiatric and behavioral health patients including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, drug overdoses, and management of violent behavior
• Also treats general ED patients including pediatric, trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and neurological cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Floats to Medical ED as needed
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Provide direct nursing care to psychiatric and behavioral health patients in an emergency department setting
• Manage triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and point-of-care testing as part of daily responsibilities
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and obtain 12-lead EKGs/ECGs as needed
• Royal blue scrub color required
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate within a 75-mile radius
• Candidates with prior permanent employment at this health system must not have worked there within the past 6 months
• RTO must be limited to 5-7 days maximum

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-770744

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