Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Adult Inpatient)
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Travel RN Opportunity – Behavioral Health Adult Unit

Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Large, modern, Joint Commission-accredited hospital with 330+ beds
• Level 1 Intensive Care Unit (only one in Idaho)
• Level II Trauma Center designation
• Specialty services including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, trauma, neurosurgery, intensive care, and behavioral health
• Behavioral Health Center (BHC) is a 74-bed inpatient psychiatric facility for children, adolescents, and adults
• BHC provides 24-hour crisis intervention for various mental health issues

Unit Information – Behavioral Health Center

• 74 inpatient beds
• Staff of approximately 150
• Shift staffing (Night Shift example): 1 charge nurse, 2 RNs, 2 Mental Health Technicians (MHT), 1-3 sitters
• Patient ratio: RN 1:8 (shared nursing model)
• Equipment used: glucometer, oxygen, tube feeding, office equipment
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Meditech

Position Details

• Shift: Nights
• Start: ASAP
• Employment Type: Travel

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of Idaho
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) / Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of chemical dependency or psychiatric nursing experience, or strong desire to learn in this specialty
• BSN degree preferred

Typical Responsibilities

• Deliver direct physical and psychosocial care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation)
• Provide holistic, individualized care appropriate to patient age
• Advocate for patient safety and ensure compliance with core measures
• Participate in development and implementation of patient care plans
• Communicate nursing process elements to improve outcomes and promote team collaboration

Work Environment & Culture

• Positive, outgoing, autonomous, trauma-informed care approach
• Team-oriented atmosphere
• Dress code: Navy scrubs
• Rotating weekends, no on-call required

Certifications Required

• BLS/BCLS
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) / Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

This role is ideal for RNs passionate about behavioral health nursing and looking to work in a well-respected regional medical center with a strong focus on quality patient care and professional development.