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

Job Title

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Join a dedicated behavioral health team in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, providing compassionate care to diverse patient populations. This role is situated within a hospital setting, focusing on the unique needs of geriatric, adolescent, and adult psychiatric patients.

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, medication management, and the implementation of therapeutic interventions. You will play a crucial role in crisis intervention and de-escalation, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients experiencing acute mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and ongoing monitoring of patient conditions.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide therapeutic communication and utilize de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors.
• Respond effectively to psychiatric emergencies and crisis situations.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment plans, and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities and responses.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience working with geriatric, adolescent, and adult psychiatric patient populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in psychiatric assessment and diagnosis.
• Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Expertise in medication administration and management for psychiatric conditions.
• Excellent therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-stress environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Empathy, patience, and resilience.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 18, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Nebraska.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.