Travel Nurse Behavioral Health

Job Description RN-Registered Nurse // Behavioral Health Onsite Contract Starts 6/15/2026 13 weeks Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week Position Details TRAVEL – RN – Behavioral Health

ADULT TRANSITIONS

Pay Package: $1978/weekly

ACTIVE BLUE CARD CPI REQUIRED TO SUBMIT

Hospital Information Hospital: Research Psychiatric Center Location: Kansas City, MO Address: 2323 E. 63rd Street Unit Name: ADOL, Serenity, ITU, SRAD, and VINE Building: NA Unit Specifics Number of Beds: ADOL 18, Serenity 24, ITU 32, SRAD 16, VINE 9 Patient Ratios: nurses 8 to 1, MHTs 12:1 Unit staffing description: ADOL unit takes patients from 12‑18 yo; Serenity is a lower acuity adult unit; ITU higher acuity adult unit (patients with thought disorder diagnoses); SRAD has patients that live a senior lifestyle; VINE is lower acuity adult unit. Equipment & Systems Documentation system: Meditech Scheduling We require coverage for three 12‑hour shifts each day, seven days a week, including weekends. Days off are not guaranteed unless specified in the contract. Other Policies On Call Requirements: NA Floating policy: C/L is utilized where the greatest need is. Patient Experience requirements: HCA follows ICARE values; AIDET to keep patients informed and make them feel heard. AIDET stands for acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation, and thank you. Certifications BLS and CPI Hiring Profile Requested Skill Set: Ability to assess patients' mental health status, including recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral problems. This involves taking thorough patient histories, observing behavior, and using diagnostic tools. Care Planning: Developing individualized care plans based on needs of patients with mental health and behavioral issues, including setting goals, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. Medication Management: Administering psychiatric medications and monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions. Knowledge of psychotropic medications. Must Have Crisis Intervention: Providing immediate, short-term support to patients in crisis (e.g., suicidal ideation, aggression). Includes de‑escalation techniques and appropriate medication management. Advanced Skills Needed Therapeutic Communication: Building trust and rapport with patients through effective communication skills, active listening, and empathy. Procedures Performed on Unit Monitoring patients for physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects. Dress Code Required uniform: Nurses wear blue; MHTs wear green or black. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Solutions Services, LLC