What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Psychiatric position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Psychiatric RN for a 13-week acute inpatient assignment requiring 2 years of acute/inpatient psych experience and a ND or compact RN license.
Details
- Acute care Psychiatric Unit located on the locked 4th floor, the only child/adolescent inpatient unit in the region
- 25 licensed beds, currently utilizing 3 Adult beds and 6 Adolescent beds
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 3:1 for Adults (up to 7 patients) and 6:1 for Adolescents
- Treats adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other behavioral or personality disorders
- Travelers may work with both adolescent and adult populations, separated by a locked door
- Uses EPIC EMR
- 12-hour shifts including 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 7a-3p, 3p-11p, and 11p-7a via self-scheduling
- Every other weekend and every other holiday required
- Floating required throughout the hospital as helping hands or for 1:1 patient observation
- No call or standby requirements
- Mental health techs, occupational therapy, and social work support available on the unit
- Respiratory therapy available in-house for CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen support
- Mechanical restraints used rarely, along with seclusion when necessary
Requirements
- Active ND state or compact RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of acute/inpatient or state hospital experience required
- BLS certification required; CPI certification preferred
- Strong de-escalation and communication skills required
- Adolescent psychiatric experience preferred
- IV experience not required though a plus
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Nurses are expected to be actively involved in patient care, including 15-minute rounds, rather than remaining at the nurses' station
- Charge nurse or house supervisor coverage is not always guaranteed on every shift; travelers are not typically expected to fill this role
- Unit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts
- Dress code allows any scrub color except maroon; business casual also accepted
- Patience and a calm demeanor are attributes that contribute to success on this unit
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
- Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved after submission
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan