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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
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Travel Nurse Across America
5x8 hrs
$2,227/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
We're looking for Psychiatric Nurses for an immediate travel nurse opening in Danbury, CT. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent psychiatric nursing experience. Read below for more requirements. As a Psychiatric nurse, you'll work under general supervision to provide professional nursing care for those with emotional disturbances or mental illnesses in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. The Psychiatric Nurse also collaborates with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in patient treatment planning.
As a Psychiatric Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history, and complete physical and mental health assessments
- Observe and report patient behavioral changes. Assist patients in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
- Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician's written orders while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Plan nursing care for patients by providing nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommending treatment options.
- Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for patients.
- Administer and record reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications, arranging further medical attention when necessary.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients. Test for pain vital signs and ensure appropriate pain treatment is administered.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
- Perform administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing electronic progress notes.
Psych with Med Surg exp, BLS, CPI required
Employer
Travel Nurse Across America
- Low Census ProtectionTM - We pay for the number of hours you've agreed to work in your contract, regardless of changing needs of the hospital due to low census.
- Paid Sick Leave - Sick leave begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
- Travel Reimbursement - We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
- Your Way is Paid - TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
- Housing - Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
- Insurance - We offer liability, vision, dental and health from Cigna, available from day one.
- Multiple Bonus Opportunities – We offer extension, rebook and completion bonuses. We also offer TNAA Boost Pay and referral bonuses.
- More of what we offer can be viewed on our website at, www.nurse.tv/benefits/.
Danbury, CT
About
Located just 60 miles from both New York City and Hartford, Connecticut, perfectly-positioned Danbury offers the ideal locale for anyone seeking New England life while keeping the big city within easy reach. This Connecticut city is famous for its colonial history, beautiful New England architecture and stunning views of the Hudson River. Some of its most popular attractions include the Danbury Railway Museum, the Danbury Sports Dome and nearby Candlewood Lake. Danbury is also home to several excellent restaurants, including The Little Pub, The Barn and Hat City Brewing Company. Only 20 miles from the Connecticut shoreline, Danbury is an affluent town with higher resident incomes and lower crime rates than the national average.
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