RN - Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Care

This is a 13-week contract position.

Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule (19:00 - 07:00) with every other weekend and holiday required.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in psychiatric care. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients with a variety of psychiatric conditions. This role demands a strong focus on patient interaction, crisis intervention, medication administration, and management of complex behaviors.

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to a psychiatric patient population with a ratio of 1:6.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies and behavior management techniques.
• Document patient care in the Cerner charting system.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including pharmacy and respiratory services.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Active PA Registered Nurse license.
• BLS and CCM certifications required.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric settings.
• Prior charge experience is preferred.
• Experience with antipsychotic medications and crisis intervention techniques.

Why ARMStaffing?

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

Client Details City Huntingdon State PA Zip Code 16652

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