Travel Nurse RN - Psych in Holyoke, MA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Holyoke, MA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 906442

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Psychiatric / Behavioral Health (RN)

Location


Holyoke, MA | Inpatient Behavioral Health

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM | Expected 36 hours/week | Weekends as needed (every other)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation
• Develop nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary
• Communicate changes in patient clinical condition with physicians, nursing supervisors, and co-workers as appropriate
• Participate in the discharge planning process
• Work across multiple units serving pediatric (ages 5-17), adult, and geriatric patient populations; must be willing to work with both adults and pediatric patients
• Float across units as required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure valid in the state of Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to start
• HWC (Handle With Care) certification required prior to start - available on site
• Graduated from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible as a travel candidate

• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience working with common behavioral health diagnoses including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, and anxiety
• Familiarity with Cerner EHR system

• Opportunity to work in a dedicated behavioral health hospital serving a diverse patient population across pediatric, adult, and geriatric units
• Supportive environment with on-site certification resources and structured orientation scheduling