Registered Nurse – Psychiatric – Travel – (Psych RN)

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – Psychiatric – Travel – (Psych RN)

StartDate: 10/14/2024
Available Shifts: 12 N
Pay Rate: $1882.53 – $2074.63

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General Information
Located in Bangor, ME
Beds: 92 — Peds – 36 beds; Adults – 56
Minimum years of experience required: 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing required
Pediatric BH exp preferred – send to manager for approval if candidate does not have Peds experience
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
Patient Types:
Free standing acute inpatient facility – contracted ER 5 min away
All patients come from an ED and are medically cleared
not typical to have lines, drains, tubes, etc.
Children and Adolescents receiving inpatient Mental Health services – ages 5 – 18
Common diagnoses include, but are not limited to: Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Gender Dysphoria
Traditional medical and psychiatric care in addition to specialized therapies such as: pet therapy, group sessions, recreation therapy (rock wall), community gardens
Patient Ratios:
RN: Day – 1:5-6; Night – 1:16 with resource support (including Nursing support)
Psych Techs: Day – 6 Psych Techs; Night – 3 Psych Techs
Required Certifications:
BLS
MOAB is obtained on site (part of orientation)
Skills required:
De-escalation experience, experience with physical restraints
Support on the Unit:
Nurse Supervisor – available evenings/weekends
Nurse Manager – days
House Administrator – available overnight and weekends
Charge nurse – has patient assignment
Psych Techs
Nurse Practitioner; on site until 1600 and then on call overnight
Psychiatrist – daily rounds and On Call 0000-0600
Occupational Therapist – 0800-1630, 7 days per week
Charting System/Equipment:
Cerner
Pyxis
Floating: If yes, where?
Yes – between two pediatric units
Orientation: (facility and unit)
2 weeks Mon-Fri – Days
2 (12’s) on shift contracted to
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: every other; Sat/Sun
Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
Will they be on call? No call
Holiday Expectations: expected to work holidays in rotation
Approval of time off? up to 7 days; if a full week must extend
Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?
Scrub Color: any solid color; must be professional
Free Parking? Yes
During the winter: Heavy snow conditions expected

Required Qualifications
Years of Experience: 2. *Please add PTO to selling notes*
Current ME RN license or compact license (#/expiration)
BLS
60 mile radius rule
Psych SCL and Reference required within a year

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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