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Travel RN - Psychiatric

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American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Behavioral Health position requiring 2 years of experience and prior travel experience.

Work in the Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit of a hospital setting
Patient ratio of 1:8
Day shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12 hours, 7:00-20:00) on a 36/48 alternating schedule
Every other weekend (EOW) required
May float to ER or Med Surg as needed
Epic charting system preferred

Active RN license (TX or Compact) in hand required
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Prior travel nursing experience required
Previous charge nurse experience preferred
Experience with psychiatric medications including antianxiety, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers preferred
Skilled in behavior management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques
Experience caring for patients with anxiety, bipolar, depressive, personality, and psychotic disorders as well as self-injurious and suicidal behavior
Experience with emergent chemical restraints and physical hold protocols preferred
Knowledge of seclusion protocols and voluntary/involuntary commitment procedures preferred

Provide direct care to adult psychiatric patients in a locked inpatient unit
Perform blood glucose monitoring, oxygen administration, and on-unit telemetry monitoring as needed
Manage medication administration for various psychiatric conditions
Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to manage assaultive or self-injurious behavior
Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for positive results
Candidates should avoid CBD products and other substances that could result in a positive drug screen prior to arrival onsite
Must reside outside a 110-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted