Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
Saint Louis, MO
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,972/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

5% higher than average Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health Nurse pay in Missouri

Estimated total pay

$1,972/week

Estimated taxable pay
$540/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,432/week

Benefits

Referral bonus

Description

3137375

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health

DESCRIPTION:

Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health

Shift: 3x12 Nights
Unit Type: Inpatient Behavioral Health (Adult & Geriatric)

Patient Population

Adult and geriatric patients (18+)
Diagnoses may include dementia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, Parkinson’s disease, substance use disorders, and other psychiatric conditions
Patients may have medical co-morbidities and mobility limitations
Some patients require pre-operative preparation for ECT

Staffing & Ratios

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6

Required Experience

Minimum 1 year of RN experience
Behavioral Health and medical/psych experience required
First-time travelers accepted (cannot be AO; candidates will be submitted as a clinical screen)

Required Certifications

Active RN license (pending license accepted)
BLS
CPI

Required Skills & Competencies

Inpatient Behavioral Health nursing
Geriatric patient care
Locked unit experience
Substance use / chemical dependency care
Medication administration via PO, rectal, IM, IV, and subcutaneous routes
IV initiation and maintenance
Blood glucose monitoring
Foley catheter insertion and maintenance
Restraint application and monitoring
Presence in the therapeutic milieu
Pre-op preparation for ECT
Epic EMR proficiency
Ability to work charge nurse shifts as needed

3137375 Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health DESCRIPTION: Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Shift: 3x12 Nights Unit Type: Inpatient Behavioral Health (Adult & Geriatric) Patient Population Adult and geriatric patients (18+) Diagnoses may include dementia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, Parkinson’s disease, substance use disorders, and other psychiatric conditions Patients may have medical co-morbidities and mobility limitations Some patients require pre-operative preparation for ECT Staffing & Ratios Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6 Required Experience Minimum 1 year of RN experience Behavioral Health and medical/psych experience required First-time travelers accepted (cannot be AO; candidates will be submitted as a clinical screen) Required Certifications Active RN license (pending license accepted) BLS CPI Required Skills & Competencies Inpatient Behavioral Health nursing Geriatric patient care Locked unit experience Substance use / chemical dependency care Medication administration via PO, rectal, IM, IV, and subcutaneous routes IV initiation and maintenance Blood glucose monitoring Foley catheter insertion and maintenance Restraint application and monitoring Presence in the therapeutic milieu Pre-op preparation for ECT Epic EMR proficiency Ability to work charge nurse shifts as needed

Employer

Bestica

About

We are a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare sectors to the DoD, Federal and Commercial markets. Our guiding principle and core values help us care for our people and the community; and build a culture of excellence which in turn helps us achieve our organizational objective of exceeding customer’s expectations in each and every project. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we were founded in 2005 and are certified as an 8(a) Business.

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.

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