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Behavioral Health RN
Kansas City, Missouri
Research Psychiatric Center

$1,640-2,106/week
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RN - Behavioral Health

Location

  • Kansas City, Missouri

Job Type

  • Travel

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Hours

  • 36 hours per week

Unit Details

  • Behavioral health psychiatric unit
  • Patient populations include adolescents and adults across multiple unit types
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio: 8:1
  • Coverage includes three 12-hour shifts per day, seven days a week, including weekends
  • Floating is based on greatest need

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Missouri
  • Behavioral Health experience within the last year
  • 1 year of Behavioral Health experience
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • BLS
  • CPI

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess patients’ mental health status
  • Develop individualized care plans
  • Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions
  • Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support
  • Use therapeutic communication with patients
  • Monitor vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects

Additional Notes

  • Active Blue Card CPI required to submit
  • Meditech is used for documentation
  • Required uniform: blue for nurses, green or black for MHTs, or black

Facility

Research Psychiatric Center

2.9rating(11 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Research Psychiatric Center

5.0rating
Anonymous
Anonymous
Vaccination (RN)
Review of Research Psychiatric Center on Oct 31, 2025
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DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
  • Psychiatric
  • 100 beds
ADDRESS2323 East 63rd StreetKansas City, MO 64130
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About Kansas City, MO

As a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Kansas City, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Kansas City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Kansas City, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Kansas City is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
  • Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar, but a car is often necessary for getting around the city and its suburbs.
Demographics
  • Kansas City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
  • There is a sizable population of travel nurses due to the city's numerous healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Kansas City offers a vibrant food scene with numerous BBQ restaurants, jazz clubs, and museums to explore.
  • The city also has opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, making it a lively and engaging place to live.
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