Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

On-site parking

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an Adult Psych RN for a 30-bed inpatient unit in Massachusetts. Requires 2+ years of adult psychiatric nursing experience and an active MA RN license.

The role includes day and night shifts, EOW, and a 13-week assignment with 36 hours per week. Epic EMR and Omnicell experience preferred; flu vaccination mandatory.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license required (no conditional or pending licenses accepted).
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient adult psychiatric nursing experience required.
• Proficiency with automatic medication dispensing systems (Omnicell) required.
• Proficiency with psychotropic medications and their side effects required.
• Ability to assume charge nurse responsibilities required.
• Competency in completing admissions and discharges required.
• Competency in IV pump use and diabetic patient care required.
• Flu vaccination required with no religious or medical exemptions allowed.

Responsibilities

• Direct psychiatric nursing care for adults aged 18–65 on an inpatient unit.
• Administer medications and monitor patients with acute psychiatric conditions.
• Maintain patient safety and respond to crises on the unit.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for charting and orders.
• Manage admissions and discharges and coordinate with care teams.

Skills

Inpatient psych nursing

Charge nurse responsibilities

Medication administration

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Tools

Omnicell

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an Adult Psych RN for a 30-bed inpatient unit requiring 2+ years of adult psych experience and an active MA RN license.

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license required (no conditional or pending licenses accepted)


• AHA BLS certification required


• Minimum 2 years of inpatient adult psychiatric nursing experience required


• Proficiency with automatic medication dispensing systems (Omnicell) required


• Proficiency with psychotropic medications and their side effects required


• Ability to assume charge nurse responsibilities required


• Competency in completing admissions and discharges required


• Competency in IV pump use and diabetic patient care required


• Flu vaccination required with no religious or medical exemptions allowed

Responsibilities

• Adult inpatient psychiatric unit treating patients ages 18-65 with diverse mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and dual diagnosis patients undergoing detox


• Also cares for some medically acute patients requiring IVs, CPAPs, wound care, and diabetic care


• 30-bed unit with a clinician to patient ratio of 1 RN to 7 or 8 patients


• Uses EPIC EMR


• 13-week assignment at 36 hours per week


• Day Rotate schedule covering 7a-7p, 11a-11p, and 7p-7a shifts, with no more than 2-3 shifts per time block and typically limited to 1-2 time blocks per 4-week period


• Night shift position available that does not rotate


• Every other weekend (EOW) required


• Floating required


• Free on-site parking available


• Responsibilities include direct psychiatric nursing care, medication administration, and monitoring of medically acute patients


• On-site AVADE training and lead EKG training offered


• Knowledge of Massachusetts Department of Mental Health rules and regulations preferred


• Familiarity with inpatient rights related to restraint, seclusion, and legal statuses preferred


• Understanding of guardianship laws, healthcare proxy status, and court-ordered medication requirements preferred


• Local candidates accepted; candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are considered local and receive a reduced rate

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options


• 401(k) Plan


• Weekly Payroll Deposit


• Free Online CEUs


• Generous Housing Allowance


• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements


• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy


• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-738709

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