Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,295 per week in Holyoke, MA

Job Title: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: RN Specialty: Behavioral Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 15:00 - 23:30 Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: Minimum 1 year in an inpatient psychiatric setting License: Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) Certifications: BLS Certification; ACLS preferred Must-Have Skills/Experience: Previous experience in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatric setting. The facility consists of 104 beds across multiple units, accommodating various age groups including geriatrics, children, and adults.

Job Title: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: RN Specialty: Behavioral Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 15:00 - 23:30 Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: Minimum 1 year in an inpatient psychiatric setting License: Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) Certifications: BLS Certification; ACLS preferred Must-Have Skills/Experience: Previous experience in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatric setting. Willingness to work with both adult and pediatric patients. Description: As a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. You will develop nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. You will communicate changes in patients' clinical conditions with physicians, nursing supervisors, managers, and coworkers as appropriate. Participation in the discharge planning process is expected. You will care for a diverse patient population with common diagnoses such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and anxiety. The facility consists of 104 beds across multiple units, accommodating various age groups including geriatrics, children, and adults. Patient ratios may vary, with a general ratio of 1:8, with lower ratios for geriatric and pediatric care. Experience in this setting will enhance your ability to provide high-quality care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.