Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,309 per week in Nashua, NH

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Geropsychiatric

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care on a Geropsychiatric Unit in Nashua, New Hampshire. This role focuses on delivering specialized care to an elderly patient population experiencing various psychiatric conditions.

The successful candidate will be integral to a multidisciplinary treatment team, responsible for assessing, monitoring, and managing patient conditions within a therapeutic milieu. This includes administering medications, conducting therapies, and actively participating in patient education and group activities to support recovery and well-being.

This position requires a commitment to patient-centered care, meticulous documentation, and collaborative efforts to ensure the highest quality of care and effective discharge planning for all patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive nursing care activities for patients on the Geropsychiatric Unit.
• Assess, monitor, record, and report patient symptoms or changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate patient reports and medical histories.
• Perform thorough mental and physical assessments.
• Administer medication and treatments to patients as per physician orders.
• Provide assistance to patients with daily activities and observe reactions to care.
• Manage activities within the therapeutic milieu, including daily groups, patient education, and one-on-one interactions.
• Collaborate effectively with other members of the treatment team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for each patient upon admission and on an ongoing basis with the multidisciplinary team.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate nursing care activities.
• Conduct therapies in accordance with patient diagnoses and needs.
• Facilitate efficient discharge plans and obtain accurate patient histories at admission.
• Complete all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely and efficient manner, including admission paperwork, assessments, progress notes, interventions, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals, and complying with regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma from a 3-year Nursing program.
• Proficiency in medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• One (1) year of previous nursing experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to administer medications and treatments accurately.
• Experience in managing a therapeutic milieu and conducting patient groups/education.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Valid State of New Hampshire Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.