Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Behavioral Health
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)
Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Behavioral Health RN required
License: RN license required
Certifications: BLS required - AHA only
Must-Have:
- Psych experience with lower RN to patient ratio experience
- Previous charge experience
Description:
Evening/Night, 8 and 12-hour shifts.
Schedule includes 1500-2330, 1900-0730, and 2300-0730.
Weekend rotation and holidays as needed.
Primary role will NOT involve medication distribution.
Seeking RN experience with a 1:4 RN to patient ratio.
Daily patient census is approximately 14.
Patient age groups include adults and geriatrics.
Common patient diagnoses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and anxiety disorders.
Interdisciplinary support teams include IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services.
Candidates must have psych experience focused on lower patient ratios.
Pass/fail testing is required prior to start, including a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria.
Travelers will be required to float as needed based on facility census and operational needs.
Minimum experience includes two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the specialty.
References are not required.
All certification requirements must be met before assignment begins.