Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler; 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 (

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an RN - Psychiatric with pediatric experience for a behavioral health unit serving adolescents with complex medical and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities include assessing and planning individualized nursing care, administering medications, and collaborating with physicians, therapists, and social workers. Night shifts are 3x12 hours (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with rotating weekends, orientation week 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and use of the HCS EMR system to document patient status.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Missouri or Compact) required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred.
• Pediatric experience required.
• 2 years of behavioral healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Behavioral health unit within a hospital setting serving adolescents with complex medical and behavioral needs.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans addressing physical and behavioral health needs of adolescent patients.
• 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 changes to the healthcare team.
• Use de-escalation and therapeutic communication techniques as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized environment in accordance with hospital policies and safety regulations.

Skills

RN license (Missouri/Compact)

Pediatric experience

Behavioral health experience

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Driver's license

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an RN - Psychiatric with pediatric experience for a behavioral health unit serving adolescents with complex medical and behavioral needs.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or Compact) required
• Valid driver's license required
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred
• Pediatric experience required
• 2 years of behavioral healthcare experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Behavioral health unit within a hospital setting specializing in adolescents with complex behavioral and medical needs
• Patients may present with complex medical conditions such as seizures, diabetes, feeding tubes, or pica
• No official nurse-to-patient ratio, generally 1-2 nurses on nights for a max facility capacity of 15 clients
• Mental health techs are staffed at a 1:5 ratio during the day and 1:8 ratio at night
• Restraints may be used 1-2 times per day; seclusion is not utilized
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Rotating weekend scheduling required
• First week of orientation is 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (40 hours)
• Uses HCS EMR system
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans addressing physical and behavioral health needs of adolescent patients
• 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 changes to the healthcare team
• Provide patient and family education on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies
• Assist with crisis intervention using de-escalation and therapeutic communication techniques
• Maintain a safe, organized environment in accordance with hospital policies and safety regulations
• Handle with Care certification provided during orientation
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• All time off must be finalized prior to submission, with no changes accepted afterward

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-757984

Open Positions: 2