RN - Psych

Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Unit

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Psychiatric Unit Duration: 16 Weeks Shift: 12 Hours Days Hours per Shift: 34.5 hours per week Experience: Minimum 1 year in Psychiatric experience; 6 months prior medical experience (MS, MS-Tele, PCU, ICU, ER, etc.) License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; CPI preferred (training available on-site) Must-Have: BSN preferred Description: Department: Psychiatric (Adult) The unit has 26 beds. During the day, there are 4 RNs with patient ratios of 1:6-7. During nights, there are 3 RNs with patient ratios of 1:8. There are 5 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) during days and evenings, with 3 PCTs at night. Common diagnoses include schizophrenic, bipolar, schizoaffective, substance abuse, depression, bipolar, borderline personality, and intellectually challenged population for placement issues. Patients are admitted from the emergency room and must be medically stable. No detox or rehab patients are admitted to this unit. RNs may be asked to perform IM injections and phlebotomy, but IVs are not typically present. Charge Nurses and Assistant Nurse Care Coordinators manage the unit 24 hours a day. Travelers could potentially be placed in a charge role. Support is available from staff at all hours. Physical restraints are avoided by utilizing de-escalation techniques, with prior experience preferred for RNs. Patient Care Technicians perform safety checks, room checks, vital sign assessments, blood glucose checks, and assist nursing staff. Respiratory Therapy is not available; RNs manage CPAP and BiPAP as needed. Shifts for RNs are from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and for PCTs, the shifts are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with variations in evening and night shifts. Travelers are encouraged to maintain flexibility in scheduling. Weekend requirements involve every other weekend, and holiday rotation may require attendance for 2-3 holidays a year. Travelers are first to float to any adolescent or adult psychiatric unit as needed. Scrub colors are Royal Blue for RNs, Kelly Green for LPNs, and Eggplant/Burgundy for PCTs. Unit-specific orientation lasts 2-4 days with a preceptor. There is a cancellation policy allowing for 1 shift cancellation per 4-week assignment with no penalty. Charting is completed using Allscripts. Required certifications include ACLS, BLS, and PALS.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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