Travel ContractBehavioral Health RN
$1,204-1,698/week
Behavioral Health RN
Aurora, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center, A part of Aurora Hospital CO
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RN - Behavioral Health (Travel)
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Information
- Adult Behavioral Health unit with 120 beds
- Approximately 50 staff members
- Patient ratios approximately 1:8-9 for both day and night shifts (estimated, not guaranteed)
- Equipment includes Welsh Allen VS Machines
- EMR system: Meditech
- Team includes RNs and Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) on both day and night shifts
- Family-like work environment with collaborative staff
- Unit has received Magnet designation three times
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Colorado
- Behavioral Health experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong inpatient Behavioral Health experience
Typical Responsibilities
- Behavioral Health admissions and discharges
- Leading RN resources and participating in classes provided
- Floating to other inpatient adult Behavioral Health units as needed
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Flexibility and willingness to manage varying patient acuity
- Team player with compassion
- Eagerness to learn and care for patients with diverse mental health issues
Additional Notes
- This is a travel assignment in a competitive market
- Opportunity to work with experienced staff and new equipment/technology
- Schedule options available
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
Transportation
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
Demographics
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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