Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,648 per week in Kansas City, MO

**Exciting Opportunity for RN Traveling Nurses in Adult Transitions!** **Job Description:** - **Position:** Backfill - Travel RN - Adult Transitions (658) - **Shift:** 7 PM - 7 AM - **Location:** Kansas City, MO **Unit Specifics:** - **Number of Beds:** - ADOL: 18 - Serenity: 24 - ITU: 32 - SRAD: 16 - VINE: 9 - **Patient Ratios:** - Nurses: 8 to 1 - Mental Health Technicians: 12 to 1 - **Unit Staffing Description:** - ADOL: Patients aged 12-18 years - Serenity: Lower acuity adult unit - ITU: Higher acuity adult unit (e.g., thought disorder diagnoses) - SRAD: Senior lifestyle patients - VINE: Lower acuity adult unit - **Documentation System:** Meditech - **Scheduling Requirements:** - Coverage needed for three 12-hour shifts daily, seven days a week (including weekends) - Days off not guaranteed unless specified in contract - **Floating Policy:** C/L utilized where greatest need is **Key Responsibilities:** - **Patient Assessment:** - Assess mental health status - Recognize signs of psychiatric disorders and substance use - **Care Planning:** - Develop individualized care plans - Set goals, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes - **Medication Management:** - Administer psychiatric medications - Monitor for side effects and adverse reactions - **Crisis Intervention:** - Provide immediate support to patients in crisis - Utilize de-escalation techniques and appropriate medication management - **Therapeutic Communication:** - Build trust and rapport with patients - Engage in active listening and demonstrate empathy - **Monitoring:** - Observe for physical and psychological symptoms - Check vital signs and medication effects **Certifications Required:** - BLS - CPI **Dress Code:** - Nurses: Blue - MHTs: Green or Black **Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):** At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day!