Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley Hospital

Travel RN - Psychiatry

Location: Oro Valley, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care to adult psychiatric patients using the Nursing Process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership to ensure safe delivery of care.
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education.
• Delegate patient care priorities based on staff education and experience.
• Provide direction and supervision to assigned personnel delivering patient care.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and accurately document findings.
• Report changes in patient condition to appropriate care team members.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and document administration per standards of practice.
• Assist physicians during procedures within documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions such as CPR and code team activities.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3/12-hour shifts)
• 36 hours guaranteed per week
• Rotating weekends
• Patient ratio: 9:1
• Preferred scrub color: Navy

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Psychiatric/Behavioral Health nursing
• Cerner electronic health record experience preferred

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.