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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 5
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Psychiatric Unit night shift position in Saint Louis, MO, requiring at least 1 year of behavioral health experience and an active MO or compact RN license.
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Inpatient Psychiatric Unit in a hospital setting
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Adult and geriatric behavioral health patients, including those with medical comorbidities
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10-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 8:1
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Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3x12 (36 hours/week)
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Every third weekend required (facility will work with candidate on scheduling)
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On-call and float requirements as directed by the facility; floating within Behavioral Health
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Equipment includes sit-to-stand lifts, Hoyer lifts, restraints, IV, and Foley catheters
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EMR: Epic
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13-week contract
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Active RN license in Missouri or currently eligible for MO licensure (MO or compact license accepted)
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Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only — no expiring certifications within the first 30 days of the assignment unless renewal documentation is provided
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Minimum 1 year of recent behavioral health/psychiatric nursing experience
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Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs are not accepted)
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Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift, with frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning of patients with assistance
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Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs and pinch up to 15 lbs; occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling required
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Responsible for direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for behavioral health patients
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Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary and interdisciplinary departments
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Upholds patient rights and maintains confidentiality of patient health information
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Black scrubs required
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Flu vaccination (or a Mercy-approved exemption) is required for all travelers between November 1 and April 1; declinations are not accepted
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Up to 5 days of RTO is permitted but must be made up during the assignment
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Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will be subject to a reduced bill rate
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No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
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The facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center
