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Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,800 to $2,000 per week in Lawton, OK

Compunnel Healthcare

Lawton, OK

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,800–$2,000
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, Child Protection/Welfare, Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Crisis Management, Documentation, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Plan, Medications, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Social Work, Team Player, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Lawton, OK
POSTED
3 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Psychiatric / Behavioral Health

Location

Lawton, OK

Schedule

12-Hour Shifts | 3 Days per Week (36 Hours/Week)
Day or night shifts may be required, including weekends and holidays based on unit needs.

Job Summary

The Pediatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to children and adolescents experiencing mental health, emotional, and behavioral disorders. The RN works in a therapeutic, structured environment to support patient safety, emotional stabilization, and developmental needs while collaborating closely with families and an interdisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct age-appropriate psychiatric and physical nursing assessments

  • Monitor mental status, behavior, and emotional well-being of pediatric patients

  • Administer and monitor psychiatric medications safely according to pediatric guidelines

  • Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents

  • Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention appropriate for pediatric patients

  • Implement individualized treatment and care plans

  • Support admissions, transfers, and discharges

  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies

  • Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record

  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, teachers, and support staff

  • Adhere to safety, HIPAA, and child protection policies

Qualifications Required

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oklahoma (or compact license)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

  • Minimum 1 year of psychiatric, behavioral health, or pediatric nursing experience

Preferred

  • Pediatric psychiatric or behavioral health experience

  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or similar de-escalation training

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

  • Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional or developmental disorders

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong pediatric assessment and communication skills

  • Ability to build trust with children and families

  • Emotional intelligence, patience, and resilience

  • Strong crisis management and de-escalation skills

  • Team-oriented with excellent documentation practices

About the Company

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