Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,900 per week in Jamestown, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Jamestown, VA
Agency: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: $1,900 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

NIGHTS - 12HR: 7p-7a with weekends as assigned; holidays as assigned

Requirements

** Must be comfortable in a busy, fast paced acute psych hospital. Adaptable, Team player, versatile.
• Must be flexible to work any nights of the week including EOW
• Patient population is all adult: 100 level are depression and suicidal – 200 level are severe mental illness – 300 level are mix of both. Small detox unit as well. 
• Must be able to float between units. 
• Med cart, pass meds, admissions, discharges, patient assessments. (10-15 daily) 
• Fast paced. May have to deal with aggression with some physical holds.
• No IV or Wound Care. 
• Locals are the same rate as travelers. 
• 40 % voluntary admission and 60% committed patients (temporary 8 days then transferred).
• Approximate ratio 1:12 – At least 2 nurses per unit. Sometimes 1 RN and 1 LPN. 
• EOW and 1 holiday per winter season required.
• Handle with Care certification required but can provide that onsite if needed.