Travel Contract - Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Psychiatry

Job Title: Travel Contract - Registered Nurse - Emergency Room Psychiatry

Number of openings: 2

Shift: Night shifts -40 hours (weekends rotating)

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: 07/15/2024

Stipend: $1,316

Hourly Pay: $54.55

OT: 1.5

Weekly pay: $1,963.64

JOB DESCRIPTION

Level I Trauma Center. 886 licensed beds

Schedule- D/E/N ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULES, Weekends/Holidays/On-Call/Callback/Charge per Unit Needs. Will consider 48 hours straight time

• Great opportunity to become a member of a unique unit, only a handful of similar units in the country. Adult medical/surgical unit for patients with active co-morbid psychiatric and/or behavioral issues.
• This expanding unit is looking for flexible, enthusiastic and committed nurses to help us grow.
• Med/surg acute care experience a plus.
• Willingness to care for a varied patient population in a changing environment a must!
• Nurses are eligible for dual-certification in both medical/surgical nursing and psychiatric nursing after experience requirement attained.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• -Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• -Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
• -Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
• -Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• -Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• -Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• -Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
• -Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• -Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
• -Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders.
• -Maintains patient confidentiality.
• -Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
• -Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing
• progress notes in the computer system.
• -Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BLS and ACLS
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong technical skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Passionate about patient care
• Requires a minimum of two years of current RN Emergency Room Psychiatry experience.
• Graduate from a fully accredited RN program
• Active unencumbered New York RN state license
• One year of Epic experience

Requirements

COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
• Physical Requirements - Must be able to push, pull, bend, and ambulate without assistance.

BENEFITS

• Personalized recruiter that is solely dedicated to you! Weekly pay
• Direct deposit
• Completion bonuses
• Housing stipend
• Per diem daily meals and incidentals
• Reimbursements on state licensing, medical exams, vaccines,
• Travel expenses to assignment (mileage, airfare, etc.,) Free telemedicine services
• Medical , dental and vision insurance
• Prescription drug card
• Referral bonuses .
• ....and much more!

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.


With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.