RN - Behavioral Health

Details

Client Name
RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER-RMC

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Behavioral Health

Job ID
36981132

Job Title
RN - Behavioral Health

Weekly Pay
$1812.8


Shift Details

Shift
12 Hour Night

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
05/18/2026

End Date
08/17/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Unit

Location

Kansas City, MO

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

7 PM - 7 AM

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our psychiatric unit, providing high-quality care to patients aged 12 to 18 and adults. The role requires strong assessment skills, therapeutic communication, and the ability to manage medication effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' mental health status, recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders and behavioral problems.
• Develop individualized care plans tailored to patients' needs.
• Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects.
• Provide crisis intervention, including de-escalation techniques and medication management.
• Utilize therapeutic communication to build trust and rapport with patients.
• Monitor patients for physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs and medication effects.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current RN license and certifications in BLS and CPI.
• Proven ability to assess and manage patients in a psychiatric setting.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and crisis intervention techniques.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• 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

Address
2323 East 63 Street

City
Kansas City

State
MO

Zip Code
64130


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