Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,280 per week in Woodsville, NH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Woodsville, NH
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,280 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Woodsville, New Hampshire, 03785!

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psychiatry

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse for a short-term acute inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry unit, "Ray of Hope," located in Woodsville, New Hampshire. This role focuses on providing specialized care to an elderly patient population, often referred from long-term care facilities or by families observing patient decline, who require acute psychiatric intervention.

The primary goal of care on this unit is to optimize patient well-being through medication adjustment and therapeutic interventions, aiming to minimize the need for extensive pharmacotherapy for the best possible outcomes. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within this specialized setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for geriatric psychiatric patients.
• Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions, with a focus on medication adjustment to improve quality of life.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide therapeutic communication and support to patients and their families.
• Monitor patient progress, document observations, and report changes in condition to the medical team.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in psychiatric or geriatric nursing.
• Ability to work in a short-term acute inpatient setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems, specifically Oracle.
• Strong clinical assessment skills for geriatric psychiatric patients.
• Excellent therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and de-escalate crisis situations effectively.
• Competence in medication administration and management for a complex patient population.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Days per Week: 5 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 6, 2027
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Hampshire.
• Certifications: Not specified.

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