Travel Psych Nurse (RN) in Mount Washington, KY

Step into an impactful role providing vital psychiatric care to adolescent patients in a dedicated behavioral health unit. This position requires skilled nursing professionals ready for a dynamic environment with challenging and rewarding experiences, supporting patients ages 14-18 with behavioral and mental health needs. You'll work with an average daily census of 18-21, primarily focusing on acute cases such as self-injury, aggressive outbursts, bipolar disorder, and psychiatric crises.Schedule/Hours:3 x 12-hour shifts per weekEvery third weekend rotationHoliday work based on facility scheduleNo on-call shifts; 5 days of approved RTOQualifications & Experience:Active RN license with at least 6 months of psychiatric experience requiredCandidates must have completed at least one prior travel assignment (no first-time travelers)BLS certification required; CPI will be obtained on site (must be physically able to participate)Demonstrated ability with de-escalation, handling aggressive patients, and applying both verbal strategies and physical holds, including the use of seclusion or mechanical restraints as neededCompetent in IM injections and recognizing/agitating escalating situationsFamiliarity with EMR (Cerner), Omnicell, and standard behavioral health equipmentComfort working as the sole RN with support staff numbers fluctuatingKey Responsibilities:Assess, monitor, and implement individualized care plansProactively address patient agitation and manage multiple simultaneous escalationsEmploy de-escalation as a first approach, supplemented by physical interventions as necessary for safetyCollaborate closely with therapists, case managers, program coordinators, and securityFloat as needed within psychiatric units, including child, adolescent, and adult populationsBenefits:Supportive leadership prioritizing employee safetyOrganized on-unit and facility-wide support resources including security and code response teamsComplimentary parkingProvided galaxy blue scrubs