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Travel Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Unit
$2,714/wk
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Parking is not provided; this will be an out-of-pocket expense. Parking pass: 1 day - $6.00 (parking garage), by the month - $37.00, per 13-week contract - $111.00. Credit card payments only.
If you can start on the requested start date, you are more likely to be selected for an interview or offer.
Please expect someone with a 520 or 585 area code to reach out to interview you for this position.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Telemetry experience preferred.
Special Requests: No travel pairs requiring the same schedule. No special requests.
Unit Details: Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history. Plans and provides nursing care for patients and makes nursing diagnoses of patients' medical and emotional status. Recommends treatment options and consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff to design appropriate treatment plans. Administers psychotropic drugs and other medications and notes reactions. Arranges further medical attention when necessary and assists clients in understanding emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment. Helps maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and patients. Assesses vital signs and pain and ensures pain treatment. Documents patient information on medical charts, follows physician orders, and maintains accurate records of treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results. Includes administrative duties such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system. Charge duties per unit needs.
Shift & Scheduling: Straight nights only. No straight day shifts. Holidays, on-call, and callback per unit needs.
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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
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.