Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Bronx, NY
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs, Nights

RN – Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Emergency
Bronx, NY
Start Date: August 5
Contract: 13 Weeks
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Guaranteed Hours: 34.5 hours/week (36+ scheduled hours with a 1-hour unpaid lunch)

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of recent Adult & Adolescent Behavioral Health/Psychiatric experience
• First-time travelers welcome
• Must have recent medical experience preferred (Med-Surg, Tele, PCU, ICU, etc.)
• De-escalation and restraint experience strongly preferred

Important:

• This assignment must be your primary job.
• No part-time or second jobs permitted.
• Block scheduling is not available.

Certifications Required:

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• One of the following prior to start:
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Handle With Care
  • TRUST Training
  • PMCS (Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations)
  • MOAB

Unit Information:

• 40-bed Behavioral Health Emergency Department
• Cares for both Adult and Adolescent patients
• Adult and Pediatric/Adolescent assignments
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6–12 depending on acuity
• Approximately 15–45 patient visits per day

Patient Population:

• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar Disorder
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Other behavioral health conditions
• Patients are generally medically stable; unstable patients are transferred.

Responsibilities:

• PO and IM medication administration
• Psychotropic medications (Haldol, Zyprexa, Ativan, etc.)
• Crisis intervention
• Patient de-escalation
• Behavioral assessments
• Early recognition of escalating behaviors

Support Staff:

• Charge Nurse
• House Supervisor
• Director
• EMTs
• Paramedics
• Patient Sitters
• Behavioral Health Aides

Additional Information:

• Travelers float first to Adult or Adolescent Psych units as needed.
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• EMR: AllScripts
• Unit-specific orientation provided over several days.

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively during crisis situations, and are passionate about providing compassionate behavioral health care.

Message me today for weekly pay details and to submit your application.