Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Waco, TX
Uniti Med
4x10 hrs, Days, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$1,986/week

Posted 2 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
ShiftDays, Evenings
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,986/week

Estimated taxable pay
$740/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
Benefits start day 1
Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Education

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

License

Texas Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other qualifications

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)
Psychiatric Nurse (1 year)

Description

RTO: RTO Accepted
Certs: AHA BLS
Licenses: Active Texas RN License
Experience:

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and able to practice in the State of Texas
Prefer 2+ years as a direct care nurse.
Prefer some experience in direct client care in a psychiatric type setting.
Experience needs to be hospital acute care, LTC , community clinics, public health, etc. (not Home Health or School Nurse)
1 year experience in a facility setting for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, and units with medically fragile individuals or areas with a higher acuity, more skilled nursing
Psych experience is preferred, candidates coming from nursing home environments have also had success.
Experience with a larger med pass (could have up to 24 individuals taking multiple medications).
Nurses with experience in Nursing Homes do better here.
Facility size: Medicaid Certified 99 Bed Intermediate Care for individuals with developmental disabilities
Serving teenagers between the ages of 13 through 17 experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties

EMR: IRIS (Cerner sub-contractor)

Employer

Uniti Med

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About Waco, TX

As a travel nurse in Waco, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs of 95°F and lows of 73°F.
Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities and universities.

Transportation

Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
Growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
Vibrant art and music scene with local galleries and live music venues.
Opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports.

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