What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Cell Staff?
Hiring: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Anchorage, AK (Alaska Psychiatric Institute - API)
Compensation:
- Local Pay: $64.00 / hour
- Travel Pay Packages: Available for qualifying candidates (stipends housing assistance options)
- Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
- Shift: Full-Time | Must be open/flexible to either Days or Nights
About Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API)
Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is the state’s primary public inpatient psychiatric hospital, located in Anchorage. API provides acute psychiatric care, comprehensive stabilization, and behavioral health treatment across forensic, adult, and adolescent units, serving patients across the state with a dedicated multidisciplinary healthcare team.
The Opportunity
We are actively hiring experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurses (RNs) for contracts at API in Anchorage, AK. This role offers top-tier hourly compensation, opportunities for travel packages, and the chance to make an immediate impact in acute behavioral health.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide skilled psychiatric nursing assessments, crisis de-escalation, and therapeutic interventions for acute inpatient populations.
- Administer psychotropic and medical treatments/medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders.
- Monitor mental status, suicide risk, and behavioral changes, updating care plans accordingly.
- Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, clinical social workers, therapists, and psychiatric technicians.
- Maintain strict adherence to regulatory standards, documentation compliance, and facility safety protocols.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of dedicated Psychiatric / Behavioral Health nursing experience (inpatient psych preferred).
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted Alaska RN license (Must be fully active, will not accept pending application or restricted license)
- Availability: Must be open to working either Day or Night shifts.
- References: Must have at least 2 professional supervisory references (Managers, Charge Nurses, or Supervisors) who are readily reachable via phone call for facility verification.
- Certifications: Current BLS (AHA); crisis prevention/intervention certification preferred.
How to Apply & Contact
Immediate review for qualified candidates—reach out directly via email, call, or text to get submitted:
- Apply to this job post!
- Email your resume to: aduclos@cellstaff.com
- Call or Text: (813) 725-4774
- Recruiter Contact: Aidan Duclos | Cell Staff
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Salary : $64