Psychiatric Emergency Department RN
Durham, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Psychiatric Emergency Department position requiring Psych ED and ED experience with an active NC or Compact license.

Details

• Work in the Behavioral Health unit of a hospital, specifically the Psych ED
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Floats to Medical ED as needed
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI (in hand or willing to obtain during compliance)
• Minimum 2 years of Psych ED and ED experience required
• Must pass an EKG/Telemetry exam onsite
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in managing acute psychosis, suicidal patients, violent behavior, and psychiatric holds
• Experience with pediatric and adult emergency conditions including seizures, respiratory infection, head injury, and abdominal pain
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• 1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct psychiatric and emergency nursing care within a combined adult/pediatric ED setting
• Facility is STEMI and Stroke Certified
• Orientation occurs on a bi-weekly basis
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Flu vaccination required with no exemptions or declinations accepted
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a reduced pay rate
• Candidates with prior permanent employment at this health system must not have worked there within the last 6 months
• RTO must be submitted with application, limited to 5-7 days maximum