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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 RN for a Dual Psychiatric (Behavioral Health) position requiring BLS and CPI/MAB/Secure certifications, with de-escalation skills and Cerner EMR experience preferred.
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18-bed Dual Psych unit incorporating addiction and mental health diagnoses
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Adult patient population ages 19–55
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Day shift patient ratio: 1:6–8; Night shift patient ratio: 1:8–10
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12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM), 36 hours per week
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EMR: Cerner; medication dispensing via Omnicell
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Float may be required to like psych units, including Adolescent Psych and Adult Psych
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Weekend rotation of every other weekend, or 4 weekend days per month on a block schedule
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4-week schedule cycle
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Active AL or Compact RN license required
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Current BLS certification required
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CPI, MAB, or Secure (crisis prevention/de-escalation) certification required prior to start
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De-escalation skills required
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Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
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First-time travelers considered with at least 2 years of experience and Cerner EMR experience
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Cerner EMR experience required for first-time travelers; preferred for all candidates
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Unit is supported by Mental Health Technicians (MHTs), a Unit Clerk on days, a Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy services, and a Psych NP on days
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Orientation for new hires or those with more than 1 year away: 24 hours in classroom plus 36 hours on the unit
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Holiday coverage is expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy; specific holiday dates are not contractually guaranteed off
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Extensive RTO blackout dates are in effect throughout the contract period — candidates should be prepared for limited time-off availability during peak periods
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Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
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RNs may wear any scrub color
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An interview is required; this facility does not use auto-offers
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Opportunity to pick up overtime shifts is available
