Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,669 per week

Bestica is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Kansas city, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

1025297

                                                      RN Psych

Shift: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

Certification: BLS (AHA), CPI

Requested Skill Set: Ability to assess patients' mental health status, including recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral problems. This involves taking thorough patient histories, observing behavior, and using diagnostic tools.

Care Planning: Developing individualized care plans based on the needs of patients with mental health and behavioral issues. This includes setting goals, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.

Medication Management: Administering psychiatric medications and monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions. Knowledge of psychotropic medications

Must have:

Crisis Intervention: Providing immediate, short-term support to patients in crisis (e.g., suicidal ideation, aggression). This includes de-escalation techniques and appropriate medication management.

Advanced skills needed:

Therapeutic Communication: Building trust and rapport with patients through effective communication skills, active listening, and empathy.

Procedures performed on unit:

Monitoring patients for physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects.

1025297 Candidate Should be above 50 Miles from the Location Full SSN Required at the time of Submission

About Bestica

Benefits

• Referral bonus