Behavioral Health RN - Psych - Travel Nurse

Travel Behavioral Health RN

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health RN for a 13 week travel assignment in Cape Girardeau, MO. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Required Qualifications:

• One year of recent experience as a behavioral health RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification

Essential Work Functions:

• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and document findings using evidence-based tools
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and case managers, to develop patient-centered care plans
• Provides and coordinates patient care with other health team members
• Monitors patients' responses to interventions and reports outcomes and adjusting care plans as needed
• Administers medications as ordered with appropriate documentation educating patients about their use, side effects, and adherence
• Support patients during medical procedures relevant to mental health care, such as ECT or crisis interventions, and monitor their responses
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
• Advocates for patients' needs and rights, ensuring culturally sensitive and ethical care delivery
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance psychiatric nursing practice
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and available resources
• Complete accurate, timely documentation to support legal, clinical, and operational requirements

Benefits Include:

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
• Life and Short-term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Start your rewarding career as a Travel Behavior Health RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives.