Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,880 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

JOB DESCRIPTION
RN - Psych

· About Facility:
o 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
o 885 licensed beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
· Unit Information:
o Beds: 24
§ Census 18-20/day
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years in Psych nursing
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
· Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Adults 18+ - Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Suicidal Ideation,
· Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:6
· Required Licensure & Certifications:
o BLS, CPI
· Skills required:
o Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care, strong interpersonal and de-escalation communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, solid written and oral communication skills, ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels.
o De-escalation, experience with physical restraints, medical restraints, medication passes, comfortability to run groups (not required), documentation.
o May have patients who are recently Postpartum, if they have compounding psych diagnoses requiring inpatient treatment.
o Open Day room unit – all dx – not a designated detox center, but some people are naturally detoxing.
· Support within the Department:
o CNA: Yes
o MHT: Yes
Duties – provides patient care to psychiatric patients as directed by a RN and according to the plan established by the treatment team. Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and family members through participation in department and team treatment programs.
o Receptionist/HUC? Yes
o Charge nurse? Yes
o Phlebotomy? Yes
o IV/VAT Team? No
o Resource Nurse? Rapid Response Team
o RT 24/7? Yes
o Hospitalist 24/7? Yes
o Intensivist 24/7? Yes
o Telemetry monitoring/tech: N/A
· Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Encompass/Epic
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Post partum - Breast pumps, BiPAP – patients' w/comorbidities.
o Unit specific equipment: seclusion room/Restraint bed and Restraint Chair
· Floating: If yes, where?
o Yes, to Peds Behavioral Health
· Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental
· Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other
o No call
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
o Shift times: 0630-1900
o Schedule cycle: 6 weeks schedule
· Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Royal Blue
o Parking: Free employee parking
o Unit Culture: patient centered, highly dependable, and strong teamwork

CUSTOM FIELDS

Shift
12hr Day Shift - 36
Shift Information
0630-1900
On Call, Call Back Requirements
No Call
Weekend Rotation
Every Other
Holiday Requirements
Travelers will work 75% of holidays
Floating Requirements
Yes, to Peds Behavioral Health

JobDiva # 26-13647 (M)

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

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