Travel RN - Psychiatric

Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler

Centreville, Illinois, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-26

$2,222.86/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Behavioral Health RN for a night shift Psychiatric position requiring CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification with Advanced Physical Skills.

Details

• Behavioral Health Services unit caring for adult and geriatric psychiatric clients 18 years and older
• 13-week contract
• Night shift 1830-0700, including every other weekend
• Holiday coverage required
• Uses Meditech EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification required
• CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification required
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Ability to stand 4-6 hours and lift up to 25 lbs when assisting clients

Additional Information

• Manages and coordinates nursing care activities for clients during hospitalization including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Directs and oversees other personnel involved in client care
• Prepares, administers, and records medications per policy
• Monitors clients and documents according to risk precaution level
• Maintains a safe environment, monitoring for harmful contraband
• Conducts group therapies and participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning
• Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team
• Participates in orientation, in-service training, and departmental meetings

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12