Behavioral Health RN
Pocatello, Idaho
Portneuf Medical Center

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Travel Job

Location: Pocatello, Idaho
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:7
• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Job Responsibilities

• Apply the Nursing Process for patients across all age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
• Thorough documentation in compliance with regulatory and hospital standards
• Manage healthcare resources responsibly
• Maintain and develop clinical competencies and professional growth for self and others
• Deliver patient care using theoretical knowledge and practical skills
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Idaho
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Pediatric Behavioral Health experience, with experience within the last year
• Behavioral Health experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• I-9 verification and E-Verify compliance
• Background check covering 7 years of history, including SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and education verification
• Education verification confirming highest level attained
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start date, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series (or declination)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Annual unit-specific skills checklist
• Work history verification for the past 7 years

Work Environment and Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment with changing patient safety requirements
• Use good judgment, patience, and maintain professionalism at all times
• Teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making skills essential

This position requires adherence to all facility-specific policies and annual competency testing as applicable.