Adult Psych RN
Salem, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Adult Psych RN - 40hrs. Eves and EOW

Specialty: RN Psych Location: Salem, Massachusetts Employment Type: LTA Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit: Epstein 5 – Adult Psych (30 beds) Shift: 15:00 - 23:30 (Evenings)

Schedule

• Floating required
• Rotating shifts required for day rotation: 7a-7p, 11a-11p & 7p-7a
• Rotation not required for night positions

Patient Population and Unit

• 30-bed adult psychiatric unit serving adults ages 18 to 65
• Treats anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and dual diagnosis patients, including detox on the unit while treating mental health issues
• Also cares for medically acute patients (IVs, CPAPs, wound care, diabetic care)
• Clinician-to-patient ratio: 1 RN to 7 or 8 patients

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid, active Massachusetts RN license (Conditional MA licenses not accepted)
• 2 years minimum of inpatient adult psychiatric experience
• Psychiatric experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA is the only BLS provider accepted at this location)
• Proficient in using the automated medication dispensing system (Omnicell)
• Proficiency with psychotropic medications and their side effects
• Ability to assume the charge nurse role
• Ability to complete admissions and discharges
• Competency with IV pumps and care of diabetic patients

Onboarding and Credentialing Requirements

• Primary source verification of license and certification, within 30 days of start date (NURSYS and BON required for nursing licenses)
• N95 fit test within 365 days of start date, with no religious or medical exemptions; must be completed on the required record form (no onsite fit testing)
• Respirator medical clearance (RMC) attestation, required when fit testing is required
• Medication exam with 80% passing score within 365 days (RN and LPN)
• Measles, mumps, and rubella documentation (two MMR vaccines or proof of immunity via blood test)
• Influenza vaccine: effective 10/4/2026 for new travelers, due by 11/13/2026 for travelers on assignment; no exemptions or waivers; self-administered flu mist not accepted
• TB screening (skin test or negative QuantiFERON or T-spot) within 3 months of start date
• Physician health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, including county and international searches as applicable
• Massachusetts CORI check within 30 days prior to start date
• SSN trace, national sex offender check (within 30 days of start), and exclusion checks (within 30 days of start, then annually)
• Education verification
• Resume covering the past 7 years, with city and state for all work and education (required for submission)
• 2 references within 4 years, at least 1 at supervisor level or above (required for submission)
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year (required for submission)
• Candidate submission coversheet (required for submission to initial assignments and new facilities)
• Confirmation of assignment/POI form upon acceptance
• Beeline attestation for new applicants

Optional

• Resume for facility-specific documentation
• Evaluation form
• Name change documentation, if credentials don't match legal name
• Chest X-ray, if TB test is positive
• TB symptom survey, if TB test is positive