TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Psych RN in Salem, Massachusetts, 01970 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse - Adult Psychiatric Unit Job Specialty: Psychiatric Nursing Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 07:00 PM - 07:30 AM, Nights & Every Other Weekend, 36 hours Guaranteed Hours: Information not provided Experience: Minimum 2 years of inpatient adult psychiatric experience License: Active RN License in Massachusetts Certifications: - American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification in De-escalation Must-Have: - Proficiency in using automatic medication dispensing systems (Omni Cell) - Experience in electronic health records documentation, preferably EPIC - Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their side effects - Ability to assume the role of charge nurse - Competence in handling admissions and discharges - Competence in using IV pumps - Expertise in diabetic patient care - Knowledge of Massachusetts Department of Mental Health rules and regulations - AVADE training offered on-site as well as lead EKG training Job Description: - Work on a 30-bed Adult Psychiatric Unit treating individuals aged 18-65 years with various mental health issues including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. - Manage dual diagnosis patients undergoing detox while treating mental health concerns. - Care for medically acute patients requiring interventions like IVs, CPAPs, wound care, and diabetic management. - Maintain a clinician-to-patient ratio of 1 RN to 7 or 8 patients. - Engage with a patient population primarily composed of adults aged 18 to 65 years. - Document patient information using the EPIC electronic medical records system. - Participate in a floating schedule and rotational shifts, though Nights position does not rotate. - Knowledgeable about rights concerning restraint and seclusion, legal statuses, laws pertaining to guardianship, healthcare proxies, and court-ordered medication. 26271848EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.