Travel Nurse RN - Psych in Franklin, IN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Franklin, IN
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Franklin, Indiana, 46131!

Job ID: 901819

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric / Behavioral Health

Location


Franklin, IN | Acute Care - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments, facilitate nursing groups, and manage medication passes on a 29-bed acute inpatient behavioral health unit
• Actively participate in patient treatment on the unit floor - expected to engage beyond the nurses' station alongside the full care team
• Perform crisis de-escalation and support the use of therapeutic restraint and seclusion protocols as needed (soft, hard, and seclusion options available)
• Address medical needs of adult patients (18+) with diagnoses including dual diagnosis; average length of stay ranges from 24 hours to 8 days
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including security, technicians, social work, leadership, and administration
• May be asked to perform phlebotomy draws when phlebotomists are unavailable; charge relief responsibilities may be required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience (experience with pediatric, adult, or geriatric populations accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Willingness to complete facility-specific crisis intervention training (SECURE) provided by the client upon hire
• Ability to adapt to a newly opening unit and assist in establishing workflows and culture
• Local clinicians are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior charge nurse experience, as travelers may be asked to step into a charge relief role
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with modified self-scheduling and flexible shift arrangements
• Experience with dual diagnosis patient populations
• Openness to block scheduling and assisting with gap coverage in permanent staff scheduling

Why Join Us

• Be part of a brand-new behavioral health unit from the ground floor - a unique opportunity to help shape unit culture and care standards from day one
• Leadership offers scheduling flexibility including modified self-scheduling and consideration of block schedules, with management support available during days and supervisors available during nights

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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