Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler, LLC.; Waynesville (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

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 summary

American Traveler is seeking a Behavioral Health RN for a night shift on an adolescent psychiatric unit in Missouri. Active MO or compact RN license, pediatric experience, and BLS are required, with ACLS preferred. The unit operates 3x12 hour nights with rotating weekends, and a 12-week contract.

Orientation runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM for 40 hours. Responsibilities include comprehensive nursing care plans, medication administration, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active RN license MO or compact required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Valid driver's license required at time of consideration
• Pediatric experience required
• 2 years of behavioral healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Time off requests must be finalized prior to consideration with no changes afterward

Responsibilities

• Behavioral health unit for adolescents with complex medical and behavioral needs
• Night shift 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:00 AM) with rotating weekends
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor for effects
• Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, and social workers
• Monitor and document patients' physical and emotional status
• Provide patient and family education on treatment plans, meds, and coping strategies
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation of challenging behaviors
• Handle with Care certification provided during orientation
• Restraints may be used 1-2 times per day; seclusion not used
• Local candidates accepted at same rate

Skills

Active RN license MO/compact

BLS certification

Valid driver’s license

Pediatric experience

Behavioral health experience

2 years behavioral healthcare pref

Orientation timing compliance

Tools

HCS EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Behavioral Health RN for a night shift adolescent psychiatric unit requiring pediatric experience and an active MO or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (MO or compact) required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Valid driver's license required at time of consideration
• Pediatric experience required
• 2 years of behavioral healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Time off requests must be finalized prior to consideration with no changes accepted afterward

Responsibilities

• Behavioral health unit specializing in adolescents with complex medical and behavioral needs
• Facility has a max capacity of 15 clients with no official nurse-to-patient ratio, typically 1-2 nurses per night shift
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Rotating weekend scheduling required
• Mental health techs maintain a 1:5 ratio during the day and 1:8 at night
• Uses HCS EMR system
• 12-week contract length
• Orientation week runs 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, 40 hours
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans for adolescent patients with physical and behavioral health needs
• Administer medications and treatments, monitoring for therapeutic and adverse effects
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, occupational therapists, and social workers
• Monitor and document patients' physical and emotional status, reporting significant changes promptly
• Provide patient and family education on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation of challenging behaviors
• Handle with Care certification provided during orientation
• Restraints may be used 1-2 times per day depending on unit needs; seclusion is not used
• Local candidates accepted at the same 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-784165

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