Psych ED RN
Durham, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• 13-week assignment in the Behavioral Health/Psych ED unit
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Floats to Medical ED as needed
• Epic charting system required
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required, in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI (in hand or willing to obtain during compliance)
• Minimum 2 years of Psych ED and ED experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Must pass an EKG/Telemetry exam onsite during orientation
• Skilled in managing acute psychosis, suicidal patients, violent behavior, and psychiatric holds
• Experience with pediatric and adult emergency conditions including seizures, respiratory infection, and head injury
• Experience in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Flu vaccination required with no exemptions or declinations accepted

Additional Information

• Provide emergency psychiatric and medical nursing care in a combined adult/pediatric ED setting
• Facility is a STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Scrub color required: Royal Blue
• First-time travelers are not considered for this role
• 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 past 6 months
• RTO must be limited to 5-7 days maximum