Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,059 per week in Towson, MD

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Behavioral Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years in psychiatric nursing setting License: Current Registered Nurse license in the state Certifications: BCLS required; CPI and MAB preferred Must-Have: Previous charge experience required; experience with patient ratios of 6 preferred Description: The role involves providing a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services. This includes assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating patient care according to team treatment plans. You will administer medical treatments as prescribed by physicians. Teaching and providing psychosocial support to patients and their families is crucial. You will provide day-to-day clinical direction to assigned mental health workers or other paraprofessional staff. Documenting and reporting patient progress to the treatment team is essential. All new clinical staff will undergo an extended clinical orientation. The position requires floating to various patient populations as scheduling demands. You will communicate in a therapeutic and respectful manner with patients, adapting your communication to their level of understanding. It is important to utilize clinical expertise in direct patient care, consultative activities, staff development, and treatment planning. Candidates must possess a valid Registered Nurse license in the state. Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred. Compliance with health and safety regulations is mandatory, including passing a drug screen. RTO must be submitted with the initial profile. All candidates are expected to work as the charge RN during shifts without additional compensation. Travelers must complete necessary fingerprinting and other requirements prior to onboarding. The organization has strict policies regarding drug screening, including disallowing the use of medical marijuana.