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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN - Psychiatric for a 13-week contract at a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center, requiring 2 years of psych nursing experience and CPI certification.
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Adult Behavioral Health unit within an academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center
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24-bed unit with a daily census of 18-20 patients
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Open day room unit treating adult patients (18+) with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidal ideation
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Not a designated detox unit, though some patients may be naturally detoxing
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May care for recently postpartum patients with compounding psychiatric diagnoses requiring inpatient treatment
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RN to patient ratio of 1:6 and MHT to patient ratio of 1:12
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12-hour day shift schedule (0630-1900), 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Floating required to Peds Behavioral Health
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Unit supported by CNAs, MHTs, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
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Uses Encompass/Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
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Unit equipped with seclusion room, restraint bed, and restraint chair
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Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
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Current BLS and CPI certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience required
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Minimum 12 months of core work experience in the specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
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Epic EMR experience required
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Skilled in de-escalation techniques and experience with physical and medical restraints
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Experience with medication passes and patient documentation
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels
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Ability to work collaboratively within a treatment team
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At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position
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Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify (local candidates not accepted)
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Provide direct and indirect patient care to adult psychiatric patients including those with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidal ideation
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team including MHTs, CNAs, and other support staff
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Comfortability running therapeutic groups is a plus but not required
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Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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Unit culture is patient-centered with an emphasis on dependability and strong teamwork
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Royal blue scrubs required
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Free employee parking provided
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Manager will conduct a final clinical interview
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Travelers will be expected to work 75% of holidays
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
