Behavioral Health RN
Asheville, NC
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

Travel RN - Behavioral Health | Asheville, NC | Contract

Quick Look

• Hourly Rate: Not specified
• Shift: 19:00-07:00, 12 Hours
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Number of Openings: Not specified

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Travel RN specializing in Behavioral Health. This contract position requires a dedicated professional to provide high-quality care and support to patients in the Emergency Department. You will be responsible for conducting immediate triage for all new behavioral health presentations, performing risk and safety assessments, and initiating tailored behavioral management strategies.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Communicating findings and recommendations to the primary RN and ED provider.
• Creating individualized behavioral management plans to guide the care team.
• Coaching staff on trauma-informed care and verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Performing routine rounding on all behavioral health patients holding in the ED.
• Collaborating with psychiatry, intake, and ED leadership to support patient flow and disposition planning.
• Responding immediately to all CODE BERT activations and leading de-escalation efforts.
• Completing medication reconciliation and developing appropriate plans of care.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives that promote excellence in behavioral health care.

As a Travel RN, you will work closely with house supervisors, psychiatric intake teams, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless continuum of care for patients with behavioral health needs. Your expertise will help foster communication between medical teams and nursing staff, ensuring that patients feel understood and valued throughout their hospital stay.

This position is ideal for a compassionate and skilled RN who is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients facing behavioral health challenges. If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, we encourage you to apply!

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join our team!