Adult Psych RN
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Adult Psych RN

Overview

• Specialty: Adult psychiatric nursing
• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Employment type: Long-term assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day/evening/night rotation with every other weekend; 32 hours per week
• Floating: Required
• Patient population: Adults ages 18–65
• Unit size: 30 beds
• Patient ratio: 1 RN to 7–8 patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 2 years of psychiatric experience
• Psychiatric experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience in charge roles
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Proficiency with automatic medication dispensing system (Omni Cell)
• Proficiency with psychotropic medications and their side effects

Clinical Setting

• The unit treats adults with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, dual diagnosis, detox needs alongside mental health treatment, and some medically acute needs such as IVs, CPAPs, wound care, and diabetic care

Additional Notes

• Rotating shifts are required for day rotate positions; rotation is not required for night positions