Psychiatric registered nurse

Psychiatric Registered NurseMedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Psychiatric registered nurse (RN) for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.Requirements:Active RN LicenseDegree from accredited nursing programBLS CertificationsEighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Psychiatric settingOther requirements to be determined by our client facilityBenefits:Weekly pay and direct depositFull coverage of all credentialing feesPrivate housing or housing allowanceGroup Health insurance for you and your familyCompany-paid life and disability insuranceTravel reimbursement401(k) matchingUnlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000Duties ResponsibilitiesPsychiatric Nurses (RN) provide care for patients with mental health issues. They are experts in assessing, diagnosing and treating people with psychiatric problems. Mental health nurses work as part of a team to provide total medical care for the patient.Assess the mental health status of patients with behavioral challenges.Collaborate with medical providers and mental health staff in the design and delivery of patient care.Administer and monitor effectiveness and side-effects of psychotropic medications.Assist patients, and families as appropriate, to interpret and manage maladaptive behaviors and to plan healthy lifestyle changes.Exercise balanced judgement in evaluation situations and making decisions to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a professional manner.MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.