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Job Type: Full-Time, Contract, Travel Nursing
Shift & Schedule: Rotating Shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends)
Pay: $2,000.68/ week
Position Overview
We are hiring experienced Travel Registered Nurses (RN) specializing in Community Health and Detox Care. In this role, you will work across clinic, detox, and outreach settings to coordinate patient-centered care for diverse and vulnerable populations. This position requires clinical independence, compassion for individuals navigating substance use and chronic conditions, and flexibility to work rotating schedules.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Available on the 1st of the month following hire date.
401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible on Day 1.
Life & AD&D Insurance: $25,000 policy active on Day 1.
Voluntary Benefits: Accident and Critical Illness insurance coverage.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued paid leave.
Support Services: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Traveler Support: Dedicated recruiter and credentialing coordination.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive baseline physical and behavioral health assessments, monitor vitals, and evaluate patients undergoing detox/withdrawal protocols.
Coordinate individualized care plans connecting patients to primary care providers, specialized detox centers, and social support programs.
Safely administer medications, vaccines, and symptom-management treatments per facility protocols.
Rapidly detect early indicators of patient decompensation, alcohol/substance withdrawal complications, or medical instability; escalate care immediately.
Partner with interdisciplinary care teams including social workers, case managers, and physicians to overcome barriers related to social determinants of health.
Educate patients and caregivers on medication regimens, preventive wellness, and relapse prevention.
Complete timely, accurate charting and discharge summaries in the facility’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Qualifications & Requirements
License: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or valid Compact RN license.
Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of RN experience in Community Health, Addiction Medicine/Detox, Primary Care, or Public Health.
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Shift Flexibility: Must be willing and available to work rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled).
Technical Skills: Hands-on proficiency with EHR systems and digital care management tools.
Preferred: Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) and prior travel nursing experience.
Work Environment
Settings include community health clinics, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), detox/inpatient stabilization units, and mobile outreach units.
High degree of collaboration with nursing colleagues, behavioral health specialists, and local community organizations.
Salary : $25,000