Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,835 per week in Louisville, KY

Work within a highly supportive environment that prioritizes staff safety, including dedicated code response resources, 24/7 video monitoring, on-site security, behavioral analysts, and regular rounding by Advanced Practitioners. Provide direct nursing care to children (typically ages 3-10) with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), supporting patients across the full spectrum from verbal to nonverbal, and assisting with ADLs as needed.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Louisville, Kentucky, 40201!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to children (typically ages 3-10) with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), supporting patients across the full spectrum from verbal to nonverbal, and assisting with ADLs as needed
• Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques as the primary intervention; perform physical holds and, when clinically indicated for safety, support use of seclusion or mechanical restraints
• Proactively recognize signs of increased agitation and manage multiple escalating patients simultaneously
• Administer IM injections and manage medications using Omnicell; document care using Cerner EMR
• Communicate regularly and effectively with families and guardians regarding patient status
• Float throughout the facility as needed, including to adult units, with flexibility to adapt to varying patient populations and shift assignments

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification obtained on-site - candidate must be physically able to transition between standing, seated, and supine positions for patient safety
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with children and/or adolescents
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment; first-time travelers are not accepted
• Comfort with physical holds, de-escalation techniques, and managing behaviorally complex pediatric patients is required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working with pediatric patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
• Experience managing patients with behavioral challenges including impulsivity, aggression, and communication barriers
• Ability to multitask in a high-acuity, fast-paced psychiatric environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a highly supportive environment that prioritizes staff safety, including dedicated code response resources, 24/7 video monitoring, on-site security, behavioral analysts, and regular rounding by Advanced Practitioners
• Gain experience in a specialized pediatric psychiatric setting with access to a multidisciplinary team including therapists, case managers, and innovation specialists