RN - Psych

Registered Nurse Adolescent Psychiatry

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN

Specialty: Adolescent Psychiatry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 34.5

Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Psychiatric nursing, with some pediatric clinical experience

License: Current RN license required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI or PMCS

Must-Have: BSN preferred

Description: Department focuses on Adolescent Psychiatry. Unit has 27 beds, divided into two sides: Child Side and Adolescent Side. Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6 during days and nights. Minimum staffing on the floor includes three nurses, with one on each side and a third to float between the two areas. Common diagnoses include ADHD, depression, mood disorders, autism, and some history of substance abuse. Average Length of Stay is approximately 3 weeks, although it can vary significantly. Patients are medically stable, and there is an emphasis on non-physical interventions such as connection and communication. Experience in managing patients with psychiatric needs is necessary, including being considerate and understanding. Physical restraints are seldom used, especially for children, and will be addressed in training. Patient Care Technicians assist by observing patient care and conducting rounds every 15 minutes. Mental Health Aids engage with patients in activities but do not conduct medical procedures. Emergency respiratory therapy is available only in critical situations. No telemetry monitoring is available on the unit. Nurses work 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. shifts. Patient Care Technicians have varied shifts throughout the day and night. Weekend work is required every other weekend, with a holiday commitment as well. Travelers are expected to be flexible with scheduling and may be floated to other units if staffing needs arise. Scrub colors: Nurses wear Royal Blue, while Patient Care Technicians wear Eggplant. New hires receive a specific orientation to the unit and other areas they may float to.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.