Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Pocatello, ID
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Location: Pocatello, Idaho
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour nights
• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Patient Ratios: 1:7

Certifications Required

• RN Idaho License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) - as applicable
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC - as applicable

Essential Job Functions

• Apply the Nursing Process for patients across all age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
• Thorough documentation following regulatory and hospital requirements
• Manage healthcare resources responsibly
• Maintain clinical competencies and support professional development
• Practice clinical skills using theoretical knowledge
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays

Skills and Abilities

• Good judgment, patience, and professional demeanor
• Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment adapting to patient safety requirements
• Proficient with computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical records software
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Advanced math skills, creativity, problem analysis, teamwork, and decision-making

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Completion of unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years
• Completion of employment application/resume

This position offers an opportunity to work in a behavioral health setting with a supportive team and a focus on professional growth and patient-centered care.