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Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 2, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Adult Psychiatric inpatient unit requiring a minimum of 2 years of inpatient adult psych experience and an active MA RN license.
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Work on a 30-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit (Epstein 5)
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Patient population includes adults ages 18–65 with diverse mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and dual diagnosis/detox
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Medically acute patients are also treated on the unit, including those requiring IV therapy, CPAP, wound care, and diabetic management
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RN-to-patient ratio is 1:7 or 1:8
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Charting is done in Epic
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Rotating shifts required: 7a–7p, 11a–11p, and 7p–7a (Day Rotate)
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Every other weekend required
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Floating required
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13-week contract
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Active MA RN license required — no pending or conditional licenses accepted
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BLS certification required (AHA only)
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Minimum 2 years of inpatient adult psychiatric nursing experience required
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Proficiency with OmniCell automated medication dispensing system required
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Proficiency with psychotropic medications and their side effects required
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Experience with IV pumps and diabetic patient care required
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Ability to function as charge nurse and independently complete admissions and discharges
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2 professional references required for consideration
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Flu vaccine required — no religious or medical exemptions accepted
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Candidates must provide proof of active MA RN licensure at the time of consideration — no pending licenses accepted
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RTO requests must be submitted at the time of application
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Local candidates residing within 60 miles of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston are eligible to apply
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Public parking is not validated at Boston-area locations; public parking lots are available at the candidate's expense, and public transportation is an option
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Timekeeping is managed through UKG/Kronos
