1 District of Columbia Psychiatry/Mental Health 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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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 District of Columbia
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.