1 District of Columbia Psychiatric Unit Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Unit
$1,609/wk
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Required Skills/Experience: Treatment skills required: eating disorders, inpatient behavioral health, locked unit, and substance use/chemical dependency. Experience caring for patients with anxiety disorders, assault/violence, bipolar disorders, congenital/developmental disorders, depressive disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, profound impulse control issues, psychotic disorders, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, self-injurious behavior, severe intellectual disabilities, substance use, suicidal behavior, and trauma- and stressor-related disorders. Skills required: cardiac arrest response, emergent chemical restraints, physical hold protocols, use of seclusion, voluntary/involuntary commitment, medication administration (PO, rectal, IM, IV, SC), antianxiety, antidepressant, antipsychotic, mood stabilizer, and sedative/analgesic therapies, starting and maintaining IVs, blood glucose monitoring, interpretation and communication of lab values, seclusion protocols/procedures, behavior management techniques, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, managing assaultive behavior, and psychoeducation. Traveler should be able to precept a nurse on orientation.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Previous Charge Experience: Preferred Teaching hospital experience is preferred. Community hospital experience is preferred.
Required Credentials: You must have compact license or MD license.
Special Requests: References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years. Manager may or may not interview. Clinician must be okay with this. If Clinician has questions, please email the AM. You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Unit Details: Adult patient population. Behavioral health patient population includes schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, schizoaffective disorder, alcohol/drug abuse, Alzheimer's disease/dementia, anorexia/bulimia, post-concussive syndrome/TBI, postpartum depression/psychosis, autism spectrum disorder, co-morbidities, co-occurring disorders, self-injury/cutting, suicidal ideation/attempts, history of physical/sexual abuse, and violent behavior.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend.
Floating Requirements: Must be comfortable rotating between inpatient and the Psychiatric ED. Float between inpatient psych units N6 and S6.
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Travel RN Job Salary & Responsibilities
Your travel RN salary is based on your specialty, experience, and where you secure your assignment. Registered Nurse job descriptions focus on technical knowledge and supervisory skills; attention to detail; and communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in critical situations. But, an RN’s responsibilities also require a combination of compassion, patience, and resilience.
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