RN - Psych

Details

Client Name
University Of New Mexico Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Psych

Job ID
37823469

Job Title
RN - Psych

Weekly Pay
$1855.44


Shift Details

Shift
12-Hour Day

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
09/28/2026

End Date
02/01/2027

Duration
18 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Opportunity

Position Overview

This opportunity involves a contract as a Registered Nurse specializing in Adult Psychiatry. The position offers a 3x12-hour shift schedule from 07:00 AM to 07:30 PM, with a total of 36 hours per week guaranteed. This role is contracted for a duration of 18 weeks, or 13 weeks if the candidate already possesses MOAB certification. Candidates without MOAB certification will receive training at no cost.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to adult and geriatric patients.
• Monitor and manage patient conditions, including those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other neurocognitive disorders.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as necessary.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including therapists and case managers.
• Participate in patient activities and therapeutic exercises.

Requirements

• Current RN license with at least 1 year of experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Certifications required: MOAB and BCLS.
• Willingness to float between two Adult Psychiatric units and Geriatric units as needed.
• Must complete mandatory MOAB certification course during orientation week if not already certified.
• Travelers without previous MOAB certification must pass the in-person training; failure to complete will result in contract termination.
• Weekend shifts may be required based on unit needs.

Facility Details

Location: City and State

• Type of Facility: Level I Trauma Center and Teaching Hospital.
• Total Staffed Beds: 554.
• Patient Age Groups: Adults and Geriatrics.
• Daily Patient Assignments: Each unit consists of up to 16 patients, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:7.
• Charting System: Cerner.

Additional Information

• Facility does not allow local candidates within a 100-mile radius.
• No fee for parking.
• Medical and religious exemptions available for flu vaccine requirements.
• Independent clinical modules are required, with an acknowledgment that any time spent beyond specified hours may be non-billable.

If you want to contribute to a collaborative environment that promotes mental health, we encourage you to apply.

Client Details

Address
2211 Lomas Blvd NE

City
Albuquerque

State
NM

Zip Code
87106