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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Psychiatric/Behavioral Health RN for a 13-week travel contract working night shifts in a West Virginia inpatient behavioral health setting.
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Inpatient Behavioral Health/Psychiatric unit within a hospital setting
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Adult, and forensic patient populations
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Patient ratios: 1:8 for adolescents, 1:15–20 for adults/forensic depending on unit
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Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), weekdays, every other weekend
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EMR: Avatar
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13-week contract with possibility of extension
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Active WV or compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS and CPI (CPI and First Aid may be obtained during orientation)
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Minimum 1 year of Psychiatric/Behavioral Health RN experience required
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At least 3 manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
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Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
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First-time travelers will be considered
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Navy or royal blue scrubs are provided
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Travelers fill in for shifts not covered by regular staff; blocked schedule requests cannot be accommodated
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Holiday RTO requests are limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
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Any RTO requests must be submitted at the time of application to be considered
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If absent for 3 or more consecutive days due to illness or injury, a physician's verification and medical clearance note must be provided to the manager before returning to work
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West Virginia state law requires fingerprinting to be completed in-person in WV at least 7–10 business days prior to start; results can take 5–7 days and clearance is required before beginning work — candidates should plan to arrive in WV early to fulfill this requirement
