Behavioral Health RN
Kansas City, MO
Protouch Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,536/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
- Retention bonus
Description
Requirements:
1+ year experience
Blue CPI required
BLS
Crisis Intervention: Providing immediate, short-term support to patients in crisis (e.g., suicidal ideation, aggression). This includes de-escalation techniques and appropriate medication management.
Ability to assess patients' mental health status, including recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral problems. This involves taking thorough patient histories, observing behavior, and using diagnostic tools.
Unit Specifics:
Number of Beds : ADOL 18, Serenity 24, ITU 32, SRAD 16, VINE 9
Patient Ratios : nurses 8 to 1, mht's 12:1
Unit staffing description- ADOL unit takes patients from 12-18 yo, Serenity is a lower acuity adult unit. ITU is the higher acuity adult unit (patients with thought disorder diagnoses), SRAD has patients that live a senior lifestyle. VINE is lower acuity adult unit.
Documentation system: Meditech
Scheduling requirements: We require coverage for three 12-hour shifts each day, seven days a week, including weekends. Please note that days off are not guaranteed unless specified in the contract.
On Call Requirements: NA
Floating policy: C/L is utilized where the greatest need is
Patient Experience requirements: HCA follows ICARE values, I CARE values are integrity, compassion, always, and respect as well as AIDET to keep patients informed and make them feel heard, AIDET stands for the five key communication behaviors that create positive care interactions: acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation and thank you.
48hrs pay break down: 13 Weeks
Gross Pay (weekly): $2536
Taxable Pay (weekly): $1056
Non-taxable Pay (weekly): $1480
Shift: Nights
36hrs pay break down: 13 weeks
Gross weekly: $1900
Weekly taxable: $540
Weekly non taxable:$1360
Shift- Nights
Employer
Protouch Staffing
Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that healthcare professionals receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.
About Kansas City, MO
As a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Kansas City, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kansas City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Kansas City, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Kansas City is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar, but a car is often necessary for getting around the city and its suburbs.
- Kansas City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a sizable population of travel nurses due to the city's numerous healthcare facilities.
- Kansas City offers a vibrant food scene with numerous BBQ restaurants, jazz clubs, and museums to explore.
- The city also has opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, making it a lively and engaging place to live.
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