Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,056 per week in Bismarck, ND

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Psych RN in Bismarck, North Dakota, 58501!

Pay Information

$2,056 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Registered Nurse

Profession : RN

Specialty : Psychiatric Nursing

Duration : 13 Weeks

Shift : 12H Days Every Other Weekend

Hours per Shift : 36 hours per week

Experience : Minimum 2 years of experience

License : Current RN License Required

Certifications : BLS, CPI (preferred)

Must-Have : Acute / inpatient hospital experience, good de-escalation and strong communication skills, adolescent experience preferred

Description :

This unit consists of 25 licensed beds.

Currently, only 3 adult beds and 6 adolescent beds are in use.

The nurse-to-patient ratio is 3 : 1 for adults, and 6 : 1 for adolescents.

Common patient populations include adolescents and adults.

Most common diagnoses are depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

Other diagnoses seen include psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and behavioral or personality disorders.

Experience with IVs is not required, though it is beneficial.

Charge nurses or house supervisors may not be present on each shift.

Physical restraints are rarely used, with seclusion being more common.

Mental health techs or aides are available, with a maximum ratio of 2 techs for 9 patients.

Occupational therapy and social work services are provided regularly on weekdays.

Respiratory therapy is available for patients requiring oxygen or treatment.

Tele / monitor techs are not present; RNs are not required to read strips.

Shifts are self-scheduled based on seniority.

Every other weekend and holiday work is required.

Floating may be necessary for assisting throughout the facility.

Dress code is business casual, excluding maroon colors.

Unit orientation consists of 2 shifts of training.

This is the only child and adolescent inpatient unit in the region.

It is a locked unit located on the fourth floor.

Emergency buttons are installed for safety, and nurses are expected to be actively involved in patient care rather than remaining stationed at the nurses' station.

Attributes that contribute to a nurse's success in this unit include patience and a calm demeanor.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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