Behavioral Health RN
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Job Opportunity: RN - Behavioral Health (Travel)

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Behavioral Health (BHU)
• Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48
• Call Requirements: No call
• Number of Openings: 1
• Patient Population: Adults aged 18-65 with anxiety, depression, manic disorders, borderline personality, suicidal ideation
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Unit Beds: 14 (Average Daily Census ~7)
• EHR System: MediTech
• Float Requirements: May be required to float within a 25-mile radius

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
• Prior travel experience in Behavioral Health nursing is preferred
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
• Onboarding Requirements:

  • Iowa SING Background Check (criminal and child abuse portions) – no exceptions
  • All background checks fully cleared prior to start (no instant or statewide searches accepted)
  • Mandatory reporter certification (child and adult)
  • 10-panel drug test including opiates
  • Immunization titers within last 12 months (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB)

Additional Information

• Work Environment: Behavioral Health Unit focused on adult psychiatric care
• Team: Collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing individualized care
• Start Days: Monday or Tuesday starts allowed

This position is ideal for experienced Behavioral Health RNs with prior travel experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Iowa.