Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
Burkeville, VA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Behavioral Health - Registered Nurse
**Must have 5 years of RN experience to be considered for travel assignment**

Start Date: 9/10

• 13 week contract
• 40 hours (2/12s 7pm - 7:30am and 2/8s 11pm - 7:30 am)

Certs: AHA BLS
License: Active VA RN License or compact
Experience:

•  Five years of experience as a registered nurse required
• Behavioral Health and Geriatric experience required
• Must be skilled in clinical problem solving and management, as well as have proficiency in verbal and written communication
• Travel Experience not required
   
• PGH is a behavioral health facility that serves individuals aged 65 and older. We have been awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and are dedicated to providing outstanding treatment and improving our patient’s health and quality of life. This commitment means that we strive to be a leader in geriatric psychiatry and to ensure our team is comprised of well-trained staff and patient-centered physicians
• Case types: Approx. 50% psychiatric and 50% neurocognitive disorders with behavioral disturbance. Many patients have multiple medical comorbidities and functional impairments and may require extensive assistance with ADLs. About 10% of our population is forensic.
• Patient ratios:
• RN - 1:34 long term unit / 1:19 admission unit
• LPN - 1:17
• CNA/DSA - 1:5 or 1:7 depending on unit