RN - Psych

Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health

Position in the general adult behavioral health unit. Candidates with 2 years of experience are welcome to apply. First-timers are accepted. Weekend shifts are required every other weekend. On-call shifts are not required. All travelers may be required to float to any age population as scheduling requires. Candidates must demonstrate skills in managing anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, and psychotic disorders.

Experience with medication administration and seclusion protocols is essential. Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques is necessary. Candidates must be able to perform cardiac arrest/CPR procedures. Foley catheter insertion and management experience is preferred. Wound care and dressing change abilities are necessary. Candidates must be familiar with working with a locked unit environment. Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus.

Knowledge in trauma and stressor-related disorders is valuable. Candidates must have strong communication skills to interpret and communicate lab values. Comfortable with handling physical hold protocols and managing assaultive behavior is crucial. Experience in providing psychoeducation is critical. Candidates should be familiar with both voluntary and involuntary commitment processes. The facility will conduct background checks, including drug screening. All candidates must pass the drug screening on the first attempt.

This position involves working with diverse patient diagnoses, including depression and schizophrenia. Proper professional conduct and adherence to policies are expected.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more.

We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by Blue Pipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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