Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)
StartDate : 9 / 30 / 2024 Available Shifts : 12 N Pay Rate : $1811.97 - $1996.87
THIS IS A PSYCH PEDIATRIC CONTRACTGeneral InformationLocated in Bangor, MEBeds : 92 Peds 36 beds; Adults 56Minimum years of experience required : 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing requiredPediatric BH exp preferred send to manager for approval if candidate does not have Peds experienceWill you accept a first-time traveler?
YesPatient Types : Free standing acute inpatient facility contracted ER 5 min awayAll patients come from an ED and are medically clearednot typical to have lines, drains, tubes, etc.
- Children and Adolescents receiving inpatient Mental Health services ages 5 - 18Common diagnoses include, but are not limited to : Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Gender DysphoriaTraditional medical and psychiatric care in addition to specialized therapies such as : pet therapy, group sessions, recreation therapy (rock wall), community gardensPatient Ratios : RN : Day 1 : 5-6;
- Night 1 : 16 with resource support (including Nursing support)Psych Techs : Day 6 Psych Techs; Night 3 Psych TechsRequired Certifications : BLSMOAB is obtained on site (part of orientation)Skills required : De-escalation experience, experience with physical restraintsSupport on the Unit : Nurse Supervisor available evenings / weekendsNurse Manager - daysHouse Administrator - available overnight and weekendsCharge nurse has patient assignmentPsych TechsNurse Practitioner;
on site until 1600 and then on call overnightPsychiatrist daily rounds and On Call 0000-0600Occupational Therapist 0800-1630, 7 days per weekCharting System / Equipment : CernerPyxisFloating : If yes, where?
Yes between two pediatric unitsOrientation : (facility and unit)2 weeks Mon-Fri - Days2 (12’s) on shift contracted toScheduling : Weekend rotation : every other;
Sat / SunBlock scheduling cannot be guaranteedWill they be on call? No callHoliday Expectations : expected to work holidays in rotationApproval of time off?
up to 7 days; if a full week must extendOther notes or things you want us to check / verify?Scrub Color : any solid color;
must be professionalFree Parking? YesDuring the winter : Heavy snow conditions expected
Required Qualifications
Current ME RN license or compact license (# / expiration)
50 mile radius rule
RTO upon submission
Psych SCL and Reference required within a year
Preferred Qualifications
MOAB is obtained on site (part of orientation)
Facility Location
Bangor is the major commercial and cultural center for eastern and northern Maine. The City is located in the heart of Maine and looked upon as being Maine's Queen City ever since 1834.
Residents and visitors alike can benefit from the best of both worlds : a clean and friendly city that captures all the excitement, opportunity and activity, with shpping centers and cafes that are easy to access.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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