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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Psychiatric RN with a minimum of 2 years of psych experience and 1 year of M/S experience for a Behavioral Health position in the Phoenix, AZ area working nights.
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Behavioral Health unit serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatric patients
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Patient ratio of 1:12 with support from behavioral health techs
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
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Two weekend shifts required per week (Friday is not considered a weekend day)
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Floating required PRN across up to 3 facilities within 24 miles (Mesa, Roosevelt, and Maryvale locations)
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Must be willing to float down to Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) role PRN
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No on-call requirements
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13-week contract
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Active AZ RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS certification required
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Minimum 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience required
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Minimum 1 year of Medical/Surgical (M/S) experience within the last 5 years required — must be from a dedicated M/S or true psych M/S unit (not from floating)
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Proficiency in tube feedings, NG tube insertion and maintenance, Foley catheter insertion and maintenance, IV insertion and maintenance, and voluntary/involuntary commitment procedures
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Must be willing and able to perform charge nurse duties across all areas, including med-psych
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First-time travelers from a like facility are welcome to apply
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Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Orientation is 2 weeks in duration and is conducted on day shift, beginning on Tuesdays
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CPI certification is preferred and available on-site
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Blackout dates for RTO: September 4–7
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No block scheduling available for this position
