Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Encompass Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Boonton, New Jersey.

• Specialty:
  Psychiatric
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Title:
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)

Role Overview
We are seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse with at least two years of specialized experience to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team. This role utilizes a Team Nursing model, where you will serve as a primary clinical link between patients, physicians, and support staff. You will actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop, monitor, and refine comprehensive treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in regular team meetings with physicians and psychiatrists to communicate patient progress, behavioral observations, and treatment efficacy.
• Discharge Coordination: Partner closely with social workers and care managers to facilitate safe and effective discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care post-hospitalization.
• Medication Management: Safely dispense and manage psychiatric medications using the Omnicell automated system.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate, real-time patient records and progress notes within the EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Crisis Intervention: Implement de-escalation techniques and crisis stabilization protocols as needed within the behavioral health unit.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting is required.
• Licensure: Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certifications: Current BLS (AHA or ARC) is required.
• Note: IV Certification is not required for this position.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in EPIC and Omnicell is mandatory.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through national carriers Pet Insurance Weekly Pay Access to 401(k) retirement plans with optional employer matching Direct deposit payroll and W-2 processing Employee assistance programs (EAP) for mental health and wellness Online employee portal for pay stubs, benefits enrollment, and HR document

Encompass Healthcare Staffing matches elite clinicians with the facilities that need them most—nationwide—while championing each clinician with transparent, concierge-level support. Our years of experience make every assignment seamless so you can focus on patient first exceptional levels of care.

• Employee assistance programs
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Sick pay
• Medical benefits
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Dental benefits