1 Arkansas Psychiatry/Mental Health Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Unit
$1,890/wk
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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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Required Skills/Experience: 3+ years of experience in the acute behavioral health setting. Expertise in crisis stabilization including verbal de-escalation and emergency physical intervention skills.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Milieu management utilizing the therapeutic milieu model.
Shift & Scheduling:
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend 24 hours
Call Requirements: no call
Floating Requirements: will float between the adult and geriatric behavioral health units.
Psychiatry/Mental Health Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Psychiatry/Mental Health nurses show compassion for patients with mental health disorders. Duties of the Mental Health nurse include building trust with patients, assessing for acute negative behaviors, and keeping patients safe. Other responsibilities include creating and following care plans and administering treatments and various therapies. Registered nurses or licensed practical nurses in this specialty also collaborate with psychiatrists and other members of the wider behavioral health team. The average annual salary for Psychiatry/Mental Health nurses in the United States ranges from $50,000 - $100,000 depending on license, location, and experience.
Psychiatry/Mental Health Travel Nurse Jobs in Arkansas
Psychiatry/Mental Health nurses care for patients with mental health illnesses. They work in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient centers, or residential centers. Other names for this specialty are Behavioral Health nurses or Mental Health nurses. Psych Nurse job descriptions include administering psychotropic medications, observing for negative side effects, and building rapport with patients. There is a large demand for this specialty. Explore our Psychiatry/Mental Health travel nurse opportunities today.
