Behavioral Health RN
Kansas City, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,739/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN - Behavioral Health
Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
Job Type
- Travel
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Hours
- 36 hours per week
Unit Details
- Behavioral health psychiatric unit
- Patient populations include adolescents and adults across multiple unit types
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 8:1
- Coverage includes three 12-hour shifts per day, seven days a week, including weekends
- Floating is based on greatest need
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Missouri
- Behavioral Health experience within the last year
- 1 year of Behavioral Health experience
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS
- CPI
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ mental health status
- Develop individualized care plans
- Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support
- Use therapeutic communication with patients
- Monitor vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects
Additional Notes
- Active Blue Card CPI required to submit
- Meditech is used for documentation
- Required uniform: blue for nurses, green or black for MHTs, or black
Employer
Host Healthcare
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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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