Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Psychiatric RN for a night shift Behavioral Health position in Illinois, requiring an active IL RN license and CPI Advanced Physical Skills certification.

Job Details

• Hospital-based Behavioral Health Services (BHS) unit,

• Adult psychiatric patient population (18 years of age and older),

• Night shift schedule: ,

• Every other weekend required,

• Holiday coverage required,

• Uses Meditech EMR (experience preferred),

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois (IL) RN license currently in hand,

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,

• Current BLS/BCLS certification required,

• CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification required,

• BSN preferred, or equivalent years of experience,

• Ability to stand 4-6 hours, lift up to 25 lbs, and perform bending, stooping, and walking as required by patient care activities,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing nursing care for behavioral health clients, including medication administration, physician order implementation, and documentation,

• Conducts group therapy sessions and participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning,

• Monitors clients and documents according to risk precaution level, including continuous monitoring for contraband to maintain a safe environment,

• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members,

• DOB and SSN may be required for consideration,