Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Kansas City, KS
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Room Psych RN for night shifts, requiring both ER and psychiatric nursing background with strong assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Position located in the Emergency Department with a psychiatric focus
• Care for high-risk psychiatric patients in the ED
• Work 12-hour night shifts from 1900 to 0700, three times per week
• No floating or on-call requirements
• May occasionally be asked to work 1-2 weekends per month
• Holiday coverage required based on unit needs
• Provide direct care to two high-risk psychiatric patients at a time, including medication administration, restraint use, de-escalation, and coordinating placement
• Perform psychiatric evaluations for all psych patients entering the ED and coordinate necessary placement or interventions
• Respond to Behavioral Response Team calls across the hospital, supporting bedside staff alongside police and nurse managers
• Position is highly independent and requires strong psychiatric nursing skills for assessment and disposition planning
• Facility is nicotine free
• New graduates are not eligible for this position

Requirements

• Active KS or Compact RN license required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of ER experience and 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Experience with psychiatric patient assessments and determining appropriate dispositions is required
• Proven ability to manage violent or escalated psychiatric patients

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts