TravelNurseSource is working with Catalytic Solutions to find a qualified Psych RN in Kansas City, Missouri, 64130!
**Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Psychiatric RN!**
**Job Description:**
- **Position:** Travel RN - Senior Psych
- **Shift:** 7 PM - 7 AM
- **Hours:** 48 hours guaranteed preferred
- **Start Date:** 12/14
**Unit Specifics:**
- **Number of Beds:**
- ADOL: 18
- Serenity: 24
- ITU: 32
- SRAD: 16
- VINE: 9
- **Patient Ratios:** Nurses 8:1, MHTs 12:1
- **Unit Overview:**
- ADOL: Patients aged 12-18 years
- Serenity: Lower acuity adult unit
- ITU: Higher acuity adult unit (thought disorders)
- SRAD: Senior lifestyle patients
- VINE: Lower acuity adult unit
- **Documentation System:** Meditech
- **Scheduling Requirements:** Coverage needed for three 12-hour shifts daily, including weekends
- **Floating Policy:** Staff will be utilized where the greatest need is
**Patient Experience:**
- Follow ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Always, Respect
- Use AIDET for effective patient communication:
- Acknowledge
- Introduce
- Duration
- Explanation
- Thank you
**Hiring Profile:**
- **Core Skills Required:**
- Assess mental health status, recognizing psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral issues
- Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs
- Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Build therapeutic relationships through effective communication
- **Advanced Skills Needed:**
- Therapeutic communication to build trust and rapport
- Monitor physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs and medication effects
**Certifications Required:**
- BLS
- CPI
**Dress Code:**
- Required uniform:
- Nurses: Blue 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.