Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,966 per week in Kansas City, MO

Exciting Travel Psychiatric Nurse Opportunity in Kansas City!** - **Position:** Travel RN - Adult Psychiatric (656) - **Shift:** 7 PM - 7 AM - **Guaranteed Hours:** 48 hours per week - **Start Date:** December 14 **Unit Specifics:** - **Patient Demographics:** - ADOL Unit: Ages 12-18 (18 beds) - Serenity: Lower acuity adult unit (24 beds) - ITU: Higher acuity adult unit focused on thought disorder diagnoses (32 beds) - SRAD: Patients living a senior lifestyle (16 beds) - VINE: Lower acuity adult unit (9 beds) - **Patient Ratios:** - Nurses: 8 to 1 - Mental Health Technicians: 12 to 1 - **Documentation:** Meditech - **Scheduling Requirements:** - Coverage for three 12-hour shifts daily, seven days a week (weekends included) - Days off not guaranteed unless specified in the contract - **Floating Policy:** C/L utilized based on greatest need **Key Responsibilities:** - **Patient Assessment:** - Assess mental health status, recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral issues - Take thorough patient histories and observe behavior - **Care Planning:** - Develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs - Set goals, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes - **Medication Management:** - Administer psychiatric medications - Monitor for side effects and adverse reactions - **Crisis Intervention:** - Provide immediate support to patients in crisis (e.g., suicidal ideation, aggression) - Utilize de-escalation techniques and appropriate medication management - **Therapeutic Communication:** - Build trust and rapport with patients through effective communication and empathy - **Monitoring:** - Observe patients for physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs and medication effects **Certifications Required:** - BLS (Basic Life Support) - CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) **Dress Code:** - Nurses: Blue scrubs - MHTs: Green or black scrubs **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.

**Exciting Travel Psychiatric Nurse Opportunity in Kansas City!** - **Position:** Travel RN - Adult Psychiatric (656) - **Shift:** 7 PM - 7 AM - **Guaranteed Hours:** 48 hours per week - **Start Date:** December 14 **Unit Specifics:** - **Patient Demographics:** - ADOL Unit: Ages 12-18 (18 beds) - Serenity: Lower acuity adult unit (24 beds) - ITU: Higher acuity adult unit focused on thought disorder diagnoses (32 beds) - SRAD: Patients living a senior lifestyle (16 beds) - VINE: Lower acuity adult unit (9 beds) - **Patient Ratios:** - Nurses: 8 to 1 - Mental Health Technicians: 12 to 1 - **Documentation:** Meditech - **Scheduling Requirements:** - Coverage for three 12-hour shifts daily, seven days a week (weekends included) - Days off not guaranteed unless specified in the contract - **Floating Policy:** C/L utilized based on greatest need **Key Responsibilities:** - **Patient Assessment:** - Assess mental health status, recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral issues - Take thorough patient histories and observe behavior - **Care Planning:** - Develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs - Set goals, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes - **Medication Management:** - Administer psychiatric medications - Monitor for side effects and adverse reactions - **Crisis Intervention:** - Provide immediate support to patients in crisis (e.g., suicidal ideation, aggression) - Utilize de-escalation techniques and appropriate medication management - **Therapeutic Communication:** - Build trust and rapport with patients through effective communication and empathy - **Monitoring:** - Observe patients for physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs and medication effects **Certifications Required:** - BLS (Basic Life Support) - CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) **Dress Code:** - Nurses: Blue scrubs - MHTs: Green or black scrubs **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!