Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Behavioral Health
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Behavioral Health RN – Day Shift
Care Setting: Acute inpatient behavioral health Shift: 12-hour days, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday Interview: Manager interview; no clinical interview Trauma Level: Level III EMR: Epic BSN Required: No License Pending: Candidates may submit while awaiting licensure
Unit Details
The behavioral health department is staffed as one combined unit:
General Adult Unit: 14 beds
Special Care Unit: 8 beds
Pediatric Unit: 14 beds
Travelers typically work with adults but may receive pediatric assignments
Typical RN ratio: 1:6–7
Behavioral health technician/aide ratio: Approximately 1:14 when fully staffed
No routine floating outside the department
Patient Population
Patients may present with:
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Anxiety and depression
Suicidal ideation
Other acute behavioral health conditions
Requirements
Active RN license preferred; facility is willing to wait for licensure
Current AHA BLS
Behavioral health nursing experience
Strong verbal de-escalation and therapeutic communication skills
Ability to manage up to seven patients, including admissions and discharges
Must be comfortable caring for both adult and pediatric behavioral health patients
Epic experience preferred
Additional Details
No IV-drip titration or telemetry
Respiratory equipment may include BiPAP, CPAP, and oxygen
RNs complete two-hour rounds and assist with rounding during short staffing
No regular call; occasional on-call placement may occur for an overtime shift
Orientation includes one adult-unit shift and one pediatric-unit shift
Navy-blue scrubs required
Artificial nails are prohibited
Submission and Facility Policies
50-mile radius rule: Candidate’s driver’s license must show an address at least 50 miles from the facility
Driver’s license required at submission
Candidates cannot currently work full-time, part-time, or PRN for any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility
Open-book exam completed during orientation; minimum passing score is 90%
Failure to pass the exam may result in termination
About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Health savings account
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Numbers & Facts
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Skills
Behavioral Healthunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Nursingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Patient Admissionsunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Titrationunmatched
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