Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,676/week

Posted 4 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

10% higher than average Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Nurse pay in North Carolina

Estimated total pay

$1,676/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

North Carolina Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Job Opportunity: RN - Behavioral Health

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: 6N, Saint Joseph Campus
Number of Beds: 23
Number of Staff: 15
Shift Staffing:
- Day Shift: 4 RNs, 3 Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), Sitters as assigned
- Night Shift: 3 RNs, 3 BHTs, Sitters as assigned
Patient Ratios: 5-8 patients per nurse
Equipment: Vital sign machines, glucometers, IV supplies (as needed), oxygen, code cart, bladder scanner
EMR System: Cerner

Job Description

Fast-paced behavioral health unit with up to 10 discharges and admissions per day
Manage aggressive patients and psychiatric emergencies including rapid response and code blue situations
Perform blood draws, IV insertions, and wound care
Floating assignments may include other inpatient adult units and geriatric unit

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with various behavioral health populations (adult, child, adolescent, geriatric)
Ability to work well under high stress and fast-paced conditions
Strong critical thinking, patience, compassion, and time management skills

Work Schedule & Environment

Weekends required
No on-call duties
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs; white top with navy pants or all white also acceptable

Ideal Candidate Profile

Comfortable managing aggressive patients and psychiatric emergencies
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Avoids workplace drama and maintains professionalism under pressure

Prior Travel Experience

Not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Behavioral Health travel assignment.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1034 reviews)

222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Cassie Jo is an absolute ROCKSTAR. She is on top of everything, insanely quick to respond, always ready to remedy any confusion or errors, such an incredible nurse advocate—will go to bat for you in the blink of an eye—as organized as anything I’ve ever seen, and just genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate. I seriously cannot say enough incredible things about her. She is the best and I am so thankful for all of her help, guidance, knowledge, organization, reassurance, skill, and friendliness.

Cons

absolutely NOTHING.

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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