Travel Behavioral Health RN - $2,270 per week

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Behavioral Health Discipline: RN Start Date: 06/15/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Unit Specifics Number of Beds: ADOL 18, Serenity 24, ITU 32, SRAD 16, VINE 9 Patient Ratios: nurses 8 to 1, MHTs 12 to 1 Unit staffing description: ADOL unit takes patients 12–18 years; Serenity is a lower acuity adult unit; ITU is the higher acuity adult unit (patients with thought disorder diagnoses); SRAD has patients that live a senior lifestyle; VINE is a lower acuity adult unit. Type of equipment: (information not specified) Documentation system: Meditech Scheduling requirements: Coverage for three 12‑hour shifts each day, seven days a week, including weekends. Days off are not guaranteed unless specified in the contract. On Call Requirements: NA Floating policy: C/L is utilized where the greatest need is. Patient Experience requirements: HCA follows ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Always, Respect) and AIDET to keep patients informed and make them feel heard. 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 the needs of patients with mental health and behavioral issues. This includes 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). This 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. Certifications Required: BLS and CPI. Must have active CPI blue card to submit. Benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Referral bonus Continuing Education Life insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr HealthTrust Workforce Solutions