Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Valleywise Behavioral Health Center

$2,138/week
Posted 1 hour ago
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Behavioral Health MS RN

Overview

  • Travel/contract role in Phoenix, Arizona
  • Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:30
  • 36 hours per week
  • 13-week contract
  • Patient ratio: 1:12 with assistance from techs
  • Patient age groups: adolescents, adults, geriatrics
  • First-timer candidates are accepted from a like facility
  • Local candidates are accepted

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Arizona
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Behavioral Health (2 years of experience)
  • Behavioral Health experience within the last year
  • Med Surg experience
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • Experience in Charge roles
  • Tube feedings
  • NG tube insertion / maintenance
  • Foley catheter insertion / maintenance
  • Starting and maintaining IVs
  • Experience with involuntary commitment or legal hold procedures
  • Must be willing to float PRN to 3 facilities within 24 miles of the main site: Mesa, Roosevelt, and Maryvale
  • Must be willing to float down to BHT PRN
  • Must be willing to perform charge role for all areas, including med-psych

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPI

Additional Details

  • Orientation is 2 weeks and starts on Tuesday during days only
  • Weekend requirement: 1 weekend shift per week; Friday does not count as weekend
  • Block scheduling is not allowed
  • Blackout dates: 11/26, 12/24–12/25, and 12/31–1/1

About Phoenix, AZ

As a travel nurse in Phoenix, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Phoenix is slightly lower than the national average, with affordable housing and reasonable grocery and transportation costs.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs: 104°F, Summer average lows: 81°F.
  • Winter average highs: 67°F, Winter average lows: 45°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Phoenix, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
  • Many furnished housing options cater to the seasonal influx of visitors and snowbirds.
Transportation
  • Phoenix is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, but a car is generally recommended for getting around the sprawling metro area.
Demographics
  • Phoenix has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and occasional heat-related illnesses.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses in Phoenix due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Phoenix offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, from Southwestern cuisine to international flavors.
  • The city has a thriving arts and music community, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy world-class golf, major league spring training games, and outdoor activities like hiking in the nearby mountain reserves.
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