Travel CNA
Yakima, WA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel CNA / Patient Care Technician – Behavioral Health | Nights | Washington

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Patient Care Technician (Behavioral Health)
Shift: 12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Schedule: 36 hours/week | Every other weekend (2 weekends/month)
Contract Length: 8–9 Weeks
EMR: Epic (preferred)
Facility: 226-bed nonprofit community hospital with a 30-bed Behavioral Health unit

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable CNA/Patient Care Technician to join a Behavioral Health team. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care, long-term care (LTC), or skilled nursing (SNF), and be comfortable caring for patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs.

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Patient Population

• Schizophrenia
• Schizoaffective disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Major depressive disorder
• Suicidal ideation
• Dementia with behavioral disturbances
• Patients with diabetes

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Provide bathing, toileting, turning, repositioning, and mobility assistance
• Assist with feeding and meal support
• Obtain and document vital signs
• Perform Foley catheter and perineal care
• Complete 15-minute patient safety checks
• Provide 1:1 observation for patients on suicide or fall precautions
• Assist with patient admissions
• Support behavioral de-escalation efforts
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Float to Medical-Surgical units or serve as a patient sitter when needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Acute Care, LTC, or SNF
• Behavioral Health/Psychiatric experience preferred
• Active CNA certification (if required by state)
• Current BLS Certification
• CPI or MOAB Certification required prior to submission
• Epic experience preferred
• Strong communication, flexibility, adaptability, and patient-centered care skills

Schedule & Additional Information

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 2 weekends per month required
• No on-call
• Floating required (Medical-Surgical units or sitter assignments)
• Scrubs: Any solid color (no graphics, logos, or designs)