Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,696 per week in Raleigh, NC

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Behavioral Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing Certifications: BLS (AHA), Handle With Care (HWC - can be completed on site) Must-Have Skills/Experience: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing. Candidates must have a graduate degree from an accredited program of professional nursing or meet relevant state licensure requirements.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Behavioral Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing Certifications: BLS (AHA), Handle With Care (HWC - can be completed on site) Must-Have Skills/Experience: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) must be completed within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. Must be at least 21 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours. Description: The role involves providing nursing care in a behavioral health setting. The unit consists of 77 beds, focusing on adult patient population. The expected patient ratio is 1:11. Experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility is preferred. Direct experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients is desirable. Responsibilities include patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of common diagnoses and treatments relevant to the specialty. Flexibility in working across multiple units may be required. Candidates must have a graduate degree from an accredited program of professional nursing or meet relevant state licensure requirements.