Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,038 per week in Bismarck, ND

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Psychiatric Nursing Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days every other week Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, CPI (preferred) Must-Have: Acute/inpatient hospital experience, strong communication skills, experience working with adolescents preferred Description: This position is for a registered nurse in a psychiatric unit. Common patient diagnoses include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other behavioral or personality disorders.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Psychiatric Nursing Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days every other week Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, CPI (preferred) Must-Have: Acute/inpatient hospital experience, strong communication skills, experience working with adolescents preferred Description: This position is for a registered nurse in a psychiatric unit. The unit has 25 licensed beds, which include adult and adolescent patients. The nurse to patient ratios is 3:1 for adults and 6:1 for adolescents. Common patient diagnoses include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other behavioral or personality disorders. Nurses are expected to have good de-escalation skills and be comfortable assisting with direct patient care. Mechanical restraints and seclusion are rarely utilized. Mental health technicians and aids assist on the unit. Respiratory therapy is available if needed, and the unit does not require nurses to read telemetry strips. Shifts are self-scheduled based on seniority, with weekend and holiday coverage required every other week. Floating throughout the facility may occasionally be necessary. Dress code is business casual, excluding specific colors. The unit is a locked inpatient environment with safety protocols in place for emergency situations. Nurses should demonstrate patience and the ability to work collaboratively within the team.