Travel Psych Nurse (RN) in Mount Washington, KY

Job Description Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years PSYCH RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.Discover the unique character of Mount Washington, KY, a welcoming community nestled amid nature with proximity to Kentucky's famous rolling hills. Taking on a travel nursing assignment here offers you the chance to work with a highly specialized adolescent population, providing valuable experience you can leverage throughout your career. You'll collaborate with seasoned professionals and innovative leaders, broaden your skills in psychiatric nursing, and encounter diverse workplace approaches. While you grow your expertise and expand your résumé, you'll also have time to explore the charm and beauty of the surrounding area during your downtime.Schedule:Three 12-hour shifts per weekWeekend rotation every third weekendNo on-call requirementHoliday shifts based on facility schedulingApproved up to 5 days RTOKey Qualifications:Active RN license with at least 6 months of recent experienceCompleted at least one prior travel assignmentBLS required; CPI certification (provided on site), must be physically able to perform patient holds/restraintsStrong de-escalation and milieu management skills with children ages 4–12 and varying levels of mental health needsExperience administering IM medications, managing multiple escalated patients, and working independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary teamFlexible and comfortable floating between child and adult units as census requiresCore Responsibilities:Provide direct psychiatric nursing care to adolescent patients displaying aggressive, impulsive, or self-harm behaviorsUse clinical judgment to initiate safety interventions, including use of restraint/seclusion per protocolCollaborate closely with therapists, case managers, and security, leveraging state-of-the-art code response technology and resourcesDocument care and interventions in Cerner EMR; utilize Omnicell medication dispensingSupport a safe therapeutic environment and lead milieu management effortsBenefits & Perks:Tax-advantaged stipends for housing and mealsComprehensive travel assistancePremium compensation for your specialty skills and experienceHealthcare benefits with options for coverage from day one401(k) plan for your long-term financial goalsJob security and the excitement of expanding your professional networkStep into a travel assignment that elevates your expertise and provides rewarding new adventures. Apply today to take the next step in your career journey and make a powerful impact in the Mount Washington community!#p31