2 Wichita Psychiatry/Mental Health Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Unit
$2,704/wk
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
Benefits
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Additional Information
In order to receive travel rate, clinician’s claimed residence must match address on driver's license.
Ascension Health does not accept vaccine/Tdap declinations.
Special Requests:
Current Ascension employees cannot apply for travel roles. Candidates need to have employment separation for at least 6 months to be considered for a travel position.
Required Credentials:
Driver's license is required for RN/LPN/PTs working on a compact license.
Ascension EKG Exam required during onboarding; minimum passing score of 80%, 2 attempts allowed.
Ascension Core Competencies required during onboarding; HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, and OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated every 3 years; minimum 80% or the national benchmark passing score that demonstrates competency in the area of specialization; 2 attempts allowed.
Unit Details:
Adult behavioral health unit.
Uses OneChart.
Shift & Scheduling:
Every other weekend.
No call.
Floating Requirements:
May float to like units on the same campus or to another campus within Wichita.
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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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 Wichita, Kansas
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.