Travel Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Care Specialist

Join Our Team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Tuscaloosa, Alabama!

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Travel Registered Nurse to join our team in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. If you have at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric setting, we want to hear from you! We provide additional compensation for lodging, meals, and incidentals for travelers. Apply today to learn more about this rewarding position!

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy additional pay for lodging, meals, and incidentals.
• Flexible Schedule: Work 8-hour shifts (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM or 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM) Monday through Friday, and 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) every third weekend.
• Professional Growth: Participate in staff development trainings and continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team dedicated to patient stabilization and growth.

Schedule Needs:

• Weekdays: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM and/or 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (8-hour shifts)
• Weekends: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM every third weekend (12-hour shifts)
• Holidays: As needed
• Overtime: Possible on an as-needed basis

Requirements:

• Active, unrestricted Alabama state RN license or compact state license
• CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a mental health or psychiatric setting
• Ability to recognize medical and psychiatric emergencies
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to interact with diverse individuals in various situations
• Independent decision-making and moderate risk-taking abilities
• Proficiency in nursing processes, standards of care, and care plans
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to evaluate treatment effectiveness and establish priorities
• Competence in operating medical equipment
• Patient education skills

Responsibilities:

• Promote a therapeutic environment for patient stabilization and growth
• Complete patient assessments
• Plan and implement effective therapeutic programs
• Develop and execute patient care plans
• Supervise program staff
• Communicate effectively with patients and families
• Ensure a safe environment
• Share patient data with team members
• Participate in meetings and training sessions
• Administer medications and treatments
• Provide direct patient care
• Ensure compliance with hospital standards

Competencies:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong data entry skills with speed and accuracy