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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Behavioral Health position at a Magnet-designated pediatric psychiatric hospital, requiring at least 2 years of recent specialty experience and active MO or compact RN licensure.
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13-week contract at a 46-bed Magnet-designated pediatric psychiatric inpatient facility
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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Patient ratio of 1:12; prior 1:12 ratio experience is required
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Weekend requirement: every Sunday night, every Friday night, or every other Friday night shift
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Each unit is staffed with 1 RN supported by Behavioral Health Techs; RNs oversee medication passes and overall unit management while Techs directly observe and document on patients
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Charting system: Epic (experience preferred)
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No floating required
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No on-call requirements
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Block scheduling is not available
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Free parking on-site
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Active MO or compact RN license required; both Kansas and Missouri licenses (or compact) must be in hand due to potential floating needs
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Current BLS certification required
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CPI or MANDT certification required prior to consideration (MANDT training available on-site if not currently certified)
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Minimum 2 years of recent pediatric behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience required
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Must have at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days in the past year
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Experience with a 1:12 patient ratio required
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Missouri Children's Division background check (MoVechs) required
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Two professional references required: one must be supervisor-level or above, the second may be a charge RN; both must be from someone who has worked with the candidate within the past year
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SSN required for consideration
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Trauma Informed Care Training and Zero Suicide Training are required and will be provided on-site
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Preferred skills include experience with psychiatric patient populations such as anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, suicidal behavior, self-injurious behavior, and substance use
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Preferred therapeutic skills include crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, behavior management, managing assaultive behavior, and psychoeducation
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Preferred emergency care experience includes CPR/cardiac arrest, emergent chemical restraints, and physical hold protocols
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MoVechs is a multi-step Missouri state background check process that takes a minimum of 3 weeks to clear and requires active candidate participation and responsiveness throughout
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Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract
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Previous travelers who have worked at any BJC or Saint Luke's facility as a permanent employee must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
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Returning travelers must have an 18-month break from the system with at least a 3-month break in service
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Scrub color requirement: navy blue for RNs
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Pre-start modules, including Epic training, must be completed prior to the start date
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Travel partners are not accepted for this position
