Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler is hiring an Adult Psych RN for a 30-bed inpatient unit requiring 2+ years of adult psych experience and an active MA RN license.

• Active Massachusetts RN license required (no conditional or pending licenses accepted)
• AHA BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient adult psychiatric nursing experience required
• Proficiency with automatic medication dispensing systems (Omnicell) required
• Proficiency with psychotropic medications and their side effects required
• Ability to assume charge nurse responsibilities required
• Competency in completing admissions and discharges required
• Competency in IV pump use and diabetic patient care required
• Flu vaccination required with no religious or medical exemptions allowed

• Adult inpatient psychiatric unit treating patients ages 18-65 with diverse mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and dual diagnosis patients undergoing detox
• Also cares for some medically acute patients requiring IVs, CPAPs, wound care, and diabetic care
• 30-bed unit with a clinician to patient ratio of 1 RN to 7 or 8 patients
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 13-week assignment at 36 hours per week
• Day Rotate schedule covering 7a-7p, 11a-11p, and 7p-7a shifts, with no more than 2-3 shifts per time block and typically limited to 1-2 time blocks per 4-week period
• Night shift position available that does not rotate
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Floating required
• Free on-site parking available
• Responsibilities include direct psychiatric nursing care, medication administration, and monitoring of medically acute patients
• On-site AVADE training and lead EKG training offered
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Department of Mental Health rules and regulations preferred
• Familiarity with inpatient rights related to restraint, seclusion, and legal statuses preferred
• Understanding of guardianship laws, healthcare proxy status, and court-ordered medication requirements preferred
• Local candidates accepted; candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are considered local and receive a reduced rate

• 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-738709

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