Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,786 to $1,822 per week in Winston-Salem North, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Winston-Salem North, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,786 to $1,822 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

Title: RN - Psych

Location: Winston-Salem North Carolina

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Day Shift - 36

Shift Information: 0630-1900

Clinical Interviewing: Yes – manager to conduct final interview

On Call, Call Back Requirements: None

Weekend Rotation: EOW

Holiday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements: Yes, to Peds Behavioral Health

About Facility:

• 885 licensed beds
• Level 1 Trauma Designation
• Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Information:

• Beds: 24
• Census 18-20/day

Minimum Years of Experience required : 2 years in Psych nursing

• Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Adults 18 - Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Suicidal Ideation,

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:6
• MHT: 1:12

Required Licensure & Certifications: BLS, CPI

Skills required:

• 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.
• De-escalation, experience with physical restraints, medical restraints, medication passes, comfortability to run groups (not required), documentation.
• May have patients who are recently Postpartum, if they have compounding psych diagnoses requiring inpatient treatment.
• Open Day room unit – all dx – not a designated detox center, but some people are naturally detoxing.

Support within the Department:

• CNA: Yes
• 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.
• Receptionist/HUC: Yes
• Charge nurse: Yes
• Phlebotomy: Yes
• IV/VAT Team: No
• Resource Nurse: Rapid Response Team
• RT 24/7: Yes
• Hospitalist 24/7: Yes
• Intensivist 24/7: Yes
• Telemetry monitoring/tech: N/A

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Encompass/Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Post partum - Breast pumps, BiPAP – patients w/comorbidities.

Unit specific equipment: seclusion room/Restraint bed and Restraint Chair

Floating: If yes, where: Yes, to Peds Behavioral Health

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days departmental

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free employee parking
• Unit Culture: patient centered, highly dependable, and strong teamwork

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Why TalentBurst?
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We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.