Travel RN - Pediatrics

Job Details

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Behavioral Health RN with 2 years of experience and a TX or compact RN license for a 13-week assignment.

Active TX or compact RN license required, in-hand prior to start
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
Nursys certification required
Safe program certification preferred
Community hospital experience preferred
Travel experience highly preferred
Experience with medication administration including antianxiety, antidepressant, antipsychotic, mood stabilizer, and sedative/analgesic medications preferred
Experience caring for patients with anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, and substance use disorders
Skilled in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and behavior management
Experience with blood glucose monitoring, Foley catheter insertion/management, and seclusion protocols
Experience with emergent chemical restraints, physical hold protocols, and cardiac arrest/CPR response preferred
Experience in inpatient, locked unit, and medical/psych treatment settings preferred
Knowledge of legal aspects related to seclusion use and voluntary/involuntary commitment preferred

Position is staff nurse only, no charge nurse responsibilities
Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for positive results
Candidates must be available to complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting the offer or have a completion plan in place
Local candidates within 110 miles of the facility are not accepted for this position
First-time travelers may be considered given the travel experience preference is not mandatory