Travel RN - Psychiatric
Job in
Waynesville, Pulaski County, Missouri, 65587, USA
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
American Traveler
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatric Care & Support, Pediatric Nurse, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is seeking an RN - Psychiatric with pediatric experience for a behavioral health unit serving adolescents with complex medical and behavioral needs.
Requirements- Active RN license (Missouri or Compact) required
- Valid driver's license required
- BLS certification required, ACLS preferred
- Pediatric experience required
- 2 years of behavioral healthcare experience preferred but not required
- Behavioral health unit within a hospital setting specializing in adolescents with complex behavioral and medical needs
- Patients may present with complex medical conditions such as seizures, diabetes, feeding tubes, or pica
- No official nurse-to-patient ratio, generally 1-2 nurses on nights for a max facility capacity of 15 clients
- Mental health techs are staffed at a 1:5 ratio during the day and 1:8 ratio at night
- Restraints may be used 1-2 times per day; seclusion is not utilized
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
- Rotating weekend scheduling required
- First week of orientation is 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (40 hours)
- Uses HCS EMR system
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans addressing physical and behavioral health needs of adolescent patients
- Administer medications and treatments, monitoring for therapeutic and adverse effects
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, occupational therapists, and social workers
- Monitor and document patients' physical and emotional status, reporting changes to the healthcare team
- Provide patient and family education on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies
- Assist with crisis intervention using de-escalation and therapeutic communication techniques
- Maintain a safe, organized environment in accordance with hospital policies and safety regulations
- Handle with Care certification provided during orientation
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate
- All time off must be finalized prior to submission, with no changes accepted afterward
- 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-757984
Open Positions: 2
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