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Travel Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Unit
$2,406/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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All clinicians assigned to Montana State Hospital are required to hold an Advanced Physical Skills (APS) Blue CPI card issued by the Crisis Prevention Institute (www.crisisprevention.com). If you don't already have this certification, you will be enrolled in the necessary course during your first week of orientation.
Required skills/experience: Experience in a Geriatric Psych Nursing specialty. Highly skilled in De-Escalation.
Preferred skills/experience: Preferred experience working with psychiatric inpatient treatment programs.
Required credentials: Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university degree in nursing.
Shift & schedule requirements: Flexible to facility scheduling. 36/48.
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
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.
