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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Psychiatric RN for a 13-week travel contract on an Adult Behavioral Health unit at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Adult Behavioral Health unit in a large academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma hospital with 885 licensed beds
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24-bed unit with a daily census of 18–20 patients
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Patient population includes adults 18+ with diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidal ideation; unit may also serve postpartum patients with compounding psychiatric diagnoses
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Open day room unit serving all diagnoses; not a designated detox center, though some patients may be naturally detoxing
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RN-to-patient ratio of 1:6
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EMR: Epic (experience required); Encompass also in use
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Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, seclusion room, restraint bed, and restraint chair; breast pumps and BiPAP available for patients with comorbidities
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12-hour day shifts, 0630–1900, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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No on-call requirements
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Floating required to Peds Behavioral Health
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Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS and CPI certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Strong de-escalation and interpersonal communication skills required
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Experience with physical and medical restraints, medication administration, and psychiatric patient documentation required
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Ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Provide direct and indirect psychiatric patient care in collaboration with the treatment team
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Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families through participation in treatment programs and group activities (group facilitation is a plus but not required)
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Unit support staff includes CNAs, Mental Health Technicians (MHTs), a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, and phlebotomy; Rapid Response Team, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist are all available 24/7
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Orientation consists of NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Royal blue scrubs required
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Free employee parking available
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Unit culture is described as patient-centered, highly dependable, and team-oriented
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
