Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,031 per week in Coos Bay, OR

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Coos Bay, OR
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,031 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/25/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty: Behavioral Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience License: Oregon RN license (must be willing to obtain) Certifications: BLS, CPI (must be willing to obtain) Must-Have: Recent hospital experience within the last 5 years Description: Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning. Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates the plan of care as appropriate. Implements and performs individualized care based on the nursing care plan and the nurse's role with the patient. This care may include but is not limited to: assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling. Medication administration. Skin assessment and wound care. Pain management. Operation and manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, and medication dispensing cabinets. Assisting the physician and other licensed independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures. Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion. Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel to ensure optimum patient care. Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care. Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible. Evaluates care provided and communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team. Other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Creates a safe therapeutic milieu on the unit. Attends group activities and observes patient interaction; participates as requested by the group leader. Participates in treatment team meetings. If appropriately credentialed, performs duties of Qualified Mental Health Professional as assigned. Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language. Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Flexible and able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing patient and unit needs. Demonstrates effective teaching skills. Responds effectively to patient crisis and emergency situations. Proficient in the use of computers, including accessing the internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system. Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam