Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,458 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,458 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Behavioral Health Nurse Lead – North Carolina

Start Date: September 22, 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Not specified

Highlights:

• Specialized leadership role focused exclusively on behavioral health patients in the Emergency Department
• Conduct immediate triage and comprehensive risk assessments for all behavioral health presentations
• Lead CODE BERT responses and implement crisis de-escalation strategies
• Provide real-time education and coaching to nursing staff on trauma-informed care and behavioral health management
• Collaborate with psychiatry, intake teams, and multidisciplinary care providers to optimize patient flow and outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives promoting excellence in behavioral health care delivery

Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification required
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or emergency department nursing strongly preferred
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic boundaries

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This unique leadership position allows you to make a direct impact on behavioral health care delivery while supporting and educating your nursing colleagues. You'll serve as the primary resource for behavioral health expertise in a fast-paced environment, advocating for vulnerable patients while ensuring safety and implementing evidence-based interventions. Join a collaborative team committed to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care and advancing best practices in emergency behavioral health services.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• PALS
• Psych
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