Travel Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Unit

Required Skills/Experience:

• Comfortable with physical holds.
• Verbal de-escalation is the gold standard; seclusion or mechanical restraints may be used when indicated for safety.
• IM injections.
• Must be able to recognize escalating agitation proactively and manage multiple escalated patients at the same time.

Unit Details:

• Adult psychiatric patients with depression, anxiety, lower-functioning patients under state guardianship, and long-term placement holds.
• Potential for aggressive patients.
• Desired staffing is 2 RNs on the unit; minimum 1 RN is more common currently. 2-3 MHTs desired but not guaranteed.
• Safety resources include security support, dedicated code response resources with transponders and designated response team members, and 24/7 video monitoring staff who can initiate assistance or call codes from off-unit.
• Regular rounding from advanced practitioners with a clear call sheet to page.
• Uses Omnicell.
• Unit-specific equipment includes a restraint bed, restraint chair, video monitors, and an enclosed nurses station.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Every third weekend.
• No call.
• Holidays based on scheduled days from facility.
• RTO: 5 days.

Floating Requirements:

• Could float to pediatric or adult units anywhere throughout the facility.
• Any age could be present on the unit depending on patient separation needs for that shift.
• Must be comfortable floating throughout the facility and open to schedule and shift flexibility, as they may not remain on the same unit or shift consistently.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

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