TravelNurseSource is working with Catalytic Solutions to find a qualified Psych RN in Kansas City, Missouri, 64130!
**Exciting Opportunity: Travel Registered Nurse - Senior Psych (665)**
**Job Description:**
- **Guaranteed Hours:** 48 hours preferred
- **Start Date:** 12/14
- **Active Blue Card CPI Required to Submit**
**Unit Specifics:**
- **Number of Beds:**
- ADOL: 18
- Serenity: 24
- ITU: 32
- SRAD: 16
- VINE: 9
- **Patient Ratios:**
- Nurses: 8 to 1
- MHTs: 12 to 1
- **Unit Descriptions:**
- ADOL: Adolescents aged 12-18
- Serenity: Lower acuity adult unit
- ITU: Higher acuity adult unit (thought disorder diagnoses)
- SRAD: Senior lifestyle patients
- VINE: Lower acuity adult unit
- **Equipment:** Diverse mental health tools
- **Documentation System:** Meditech
- **Scheduling Requirements:**
- Coverage needed for three 12-hour shifts each day, seven days a week
- Days off are not guaranteed unless specified in the contract
- **Floating Policy:** C/L utilized based on greatest need
- **Patient Experience:** Embrace ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Always, Respect) and communicate effectively using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
**Hiring Profile:**
- **Key Skills Needed:**
- Ability to assess mental health status, recognize psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral problems
- Develop individualized care plans addressing mental health needs
- Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects
- Crisis intervention, including de-escalation techniques and medication management
- Build trust through therapeutic communication, active listening, and empathy
- Monitor physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs and mental status changes
**Certifications Required:**
- BLS and CPI
**Dress Code:**
- Nurses: Navy or Black
- MHTs: Green or Black
**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day.