Pediatric Behavioral Health RN
Kansas City, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Psychiatric Facility

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

• Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital with 46 staffed beds
• Magnet designated facility
• Four patient units staffed with 1 RN per unit and Behavioral Health Techs
• Patient ratios: 1:12 (days, nights, weekends)
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub colors: RNs – navy blue; Techs – pewter gray
• Free parking available

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Night shifts only: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 3 x 12-hour shifts
• Weekend requirement: Every Sunday night shift OR every Friday night shift OR every other Friday night shift
• No on-call required
• No floating outside scope of practice
• No block schedule accommodation
• Local candidates not accepted (must live at least 75 miles away)
• No pending license accepted
• Return to office restrictions: No more than 7 days

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
• Patient ratio experience: 1:12 required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Training Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• MANDT patient restraint certification (provided onsite if not currently certified)
• Trauma Informed Care Training (provided onsite)
• Zero Suicide Training (provided onsite)
• Missouri Children's Division Background Check required
• Pediatric Pharmacology Competency Exam required
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required
• Other preferred certifications (depending on unit): ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI/MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, EFM, IV Certification (if applicable)

Skills & Competencies Preferred

• Experience in treatment settings: Child/Adolescents, Eating Disorders, Forensic, Geriatric, Inpatient, Locked Unit, Medical/Psych, Outpatient, Residential/Group Home, Substance Use/Chemical Dependency
• Care of patients with: Anxiety, Bipolar, Depressive, Eating, Personality, Psychotic, Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, PTSD, Substance use, Suicidal behavior, Trauma-related disorders, Severe intellectual disabilities, Assault/violence, Congenital/Developmental, Degenerative disorders (Alzheimer’s, ALS, Parkinson’s)
• Emergency care skills: Cardiac arrest/CPR, emergent chemical restraints, physical hold protocols
• Legal knowledge: Use of seclusion, voluntary/involuntary commitment
• Medication administration: Oral, rectal, IM, IV, SC, etc.
• Therapeutic approaches: Behavior management, crisis intervention, de-escalation, managing assaultive behavior, psychoeducation
• Professional skills: Blood glucose monitoring, lab value interpretation, seclusion protocols

Compliance & Background Checks

• Multi-step Missouri state background check (MoVechs) required, takes minimum 3 weeks
• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks required
• Education verification required (highest nursing education)
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab units (not for Missouri)
• State-specific searches and abuse registry checks as applicable
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented immunity for: Tdap, TB (2 negative PPDs or equivalent), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Hepatitis B declination required (not mandatory vaccination)

Facility-Specific Documents & Training

• Badge photo and facility badge required
• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Orientation modules (~16 hours) required for all RNs and LVNs, completed through WorkRamp before start
• MOVECHS clearance process required for Missouri placements (minimum 3 weeks)
• Additional healthstream and Epic training modules may be required

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required
• Performance evaluations may be requested but not mandatory for clearance

Additional Notes

• RNs cover 8-12 patients supporting medication passes and overall unit guidance; Behavioral Health Techs provide direct observation and documentation
• Candidates must be responsive and complete all required documentation promptly to avoid delays or cancellations
• No floating outside scope of practice
• No local candidates accepted (minimum 75 miles from facility)

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with pediatric psychiatric experience seeking a travel contract in a Magnet-designated pediatric behavioral health facility with strong support and training provided onsite.