Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler is hiring a Behavioral Health RN for a night shift position requiring 1+ year of psychiatric experience and WV or compact RN licensure.

• Active WV or compact RN license required (pending license acceptable)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, CPI, and First Aid (CPI and First Aid may be obtained during orientation)
• AHA certifications required
• Experience caring for patients with anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, psychotic disorders, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, substance use, suicidal behavior, and trauma-and stressor-related disorders
• Skilled in emergency care, physical hold protocols, medication administration, blood glucose monitoring, and seclusion protocols
• Minimum 3 manager or charge references within the past 2 years required for consideration
• SSN, DOB, and driver's license required for consideration
• Charge experience preferred

• Behavioral Health/Psych unit caring for adult patients
• 3x12 Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including weekdays and every other weekend
• Patient ratios range from 1:15-20 for Adults/Forensic units depending on unit, and 1:8 for Adolescent units
• Uses Avatar EMR system
• Travelers fill in for shifts not covered by regular staff; blocked schedule requests cannot be accommodated
• Provide direct psychiatric nursing care including medication administration, therapeutic approaches, and psychoeducation
• Fingerprinting must be completed in West Virginia 7-10 business days prior to start, as results take 5-7 days and are required for clearance to start with no exceptions
• Navy or Royal Blue scrubs provided
• Holiday RTO requests limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Facility is strict on attendance; absences of 3+ consecutive days due to illness require doctor's verification and medical clearance before returning to work
• Orientation held on Mondays from 8:30am-4:30pm; all required modules and CPI training must be completed before arriving or candidates will be sent home with no exceptions
• COVID/Flu vaccination record and CPR card required at orientation
• DHHR Release Form must be completed, hand signed in blue ink, and returned within 48 hours of signing; results required for module access
• Previous probationary actions on license considered on a case-by-case basis
• Perm employees cannot return as travelers; travelers may only work contracts up to 1 year total
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-775084

Open Positions: 1