Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Behavioral Health unit position requiring an active MA RN license and 3 years of experience in a locked psychiatric setting.

• Active MA RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Handle with Care (HWC) certification required, can be completed on site if needed
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience required
• Experience working with mental health patients in a locked setting required
• Experience administering medications via Omni Cell system required
• BSN preferred

• work in a Forensic/Continuing Care behavioral health unit within a hospital setting
• Adult patient population aged 18 and over with a history of legal issues, transitioning toward community placement
• Common diagnoses include bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, major depression, substance abuse, and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD
• 46-bed unit with a 1:9 RN patient ratio
• Uses point‑of‑care blood glucose testing and vital signs equipment
• Utilizes Cerner EHR
• Medication administration via Omni Cell system
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend
• No on‑call responsibilities
• No floating requirements
• Provide direct nursing care to adult behavioral health patients in a state‑of‑the‑art unit with the lowest restraint rate in Massachusetts
• Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team including an internal medical group, rehab staff, social workers, and three unit psychiatrists
• Candidates should demonstrate trauma‑informed, compassionate care with flexibility to adapt to changing patient needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
• Blue scrubs required; open‑to‑e shoes and provocative or tight clothing are not permitted
• Orientation occurs bi‑weekly on Tuesdays
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates must not be employed elsewhere full time

• 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-742329

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