Behavioral Health RN
Aurora, CO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,622/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
RN - Behavioral Health (Travel)
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Information
- Unit Type: Geriatric Psychiatric (Behavioral Health)
- Number of Beds: 120
- Number of Staff: 50
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:8-9 (days and nights; estimated, not guaranteed)
- Equipment Used: Welch Allyn Vital Signs Machines
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech
- Work Environment: Family-oriented, collaborative team atmosphere
- Recognition: Facility holds Magnet designation (3X)
Job Description
- Provide nursing care on a behavioral health inpatient unit focused on geriatric patients
- Perform behavioral health admissions and discharges
- May float to other adult inpatient behavioral health units
- Lead RN resources available with classes provided
- Flexibility and willingness to manage varied patient acuity required
- Team-player attitude and compassion essential
- Opportunity to gain experience caring for patients with diverse mental health issues
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Colorado
- Behavioral Health experience within the last year
- 2 years of Behavioral Health experience
- BLS
- CPI
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong inpatient behavioral health experience
Additional Notes
- This is a travel nursing assignment
- Competitive market; strong candidates with behavioral health skills are highly sought after
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
This is my first assignment with PRIDE. I have been very pleased. Diya is always so helpful!
Cons
None
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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