Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Kansas city, KS
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs, Nights

Psych RNs needed at The University Of Kansas Hospital,  Kansas City, KS

Length : 13 weeks
Start: 3/15

Locals Welcome $47 / $71 OT

Scheduled details: 3x12hr Nights; 1900-0700 3x a week

Experience Requirements: Must have 1yr of exp in the ER and 1yr exp in Psych(Hospital preferred) | Must have experience with assessments to determine disposition for psych patients as well as experience working with violent patients | PLS nurses have three primary responsibilities: 1) Direct Patient Care: Provide primary nursing care to two high-risk psychiatric patients in the ED, including medication administration, restraint use, de-escalation, and coordinating inpatient or state hospital placement. 2) Psychiatric Evaluation: Assess all psych patients entering the ER, determine appropriate disposition (e.g., inpatient, discharge, involuntary hold), and coordinate necessary steps like placement, safety planning, and transport. 3) Crisis Response: Respond to Behavioral Response Team (BRT) calls across the hospital to manage escalated patients through de-escalation, setting limits, restraint, and supporting bedside staff alongside police and nurse managers.

This is a highly independent role where ED physicians rely on the THP’s psychiatric assessment and disposition plan after medical clearance. Strong psych nursing skills are essential, and more experience is required due to the ED setting|

License/ Certification Requirements: KS or Compact RN | BLS

Floating Requirements: None Weekend Requirements: Not required, may be asked to work 1-2 a month On-Call Requirements: None Holiday Requirements: Required based on unit needs