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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 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 Behavioral Health (Geriatric Psychiatric) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and MOAB certification, with night shift availability every other weekend.
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Inpatient Behavioral Health unit in a hospital setting
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Geriatric psychiatric patient population with diagnoses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression; experience with degenerative disorders (Alzheimer's, ALS, Parkinson's) required
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Patient ratio of 1:8 with an average daily census of 15 across 14–20 beds
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Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call requirements
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Floating required per unit needs
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EMR: Epic (Pyxis also used on unit)
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13-week contract with the option to extend or work up to 48 hours per week
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Active RN license in NC or a compact state (may submit with license pending)
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Current BLS and MOAB certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Geriatric behavioral health experience is required
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Inpatient psychiatric experience required
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Experience caring for patients with bipolar disorders, depressive disorders, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, and degenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's, ALS, Parkinson's)
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Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are accepted at a different pay rate
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Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; prior employment history and facility rehire approval will be required
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Unit orientation is 24 hours; weekly orientation schedule
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Pre-start modules required (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles); modules must also be completed annually and are completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person classes
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Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation; RTO of 7 days or fewer may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday
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Scrub color requirement: solid navy blue or white
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Travel pairs are permitted; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
