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Travel RN - Psych - Adair, IA - - 11/27/24 - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-27

Job Posted 11/27/2024
TravelNurseSource
Adair, IA
United States
Job Description
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Psych RN in Adair, Iowa, 50002!

About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

**Job Specialty:** Psych

**Job Duration:** 13 weeks

**Shift:** Days - 12-hour shifts, 11 AM - 11 PM; weekends and holidays as needed

**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified

**Experience:** Minimum of 12 months of prior experience required; psych experience preferred

**License:** Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

**Certifications:** Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

**Must-Have:** Ability to perform CIWA/COWS assessments, conduct urine analyses (UAs), and set/hold firm empathetic boundaries

**Job Description:**

- Work in an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility for individuals aged 18 and over.
- Manage a nurse-to-patient ratio that includes one nurse on the night shift and 2-3 Behavioral Health Aides (techs) from 7 PM to 11 PM, and one tech from 11 PM to 7 AM.
- Utilize the HCS electronic medical record system.
- Adhere to the dress code of wearing scrubs.
- Provide care for voluntary patients; note that there are no restraints and both administration and the doctor are on call at all times.
- Participate in 2-3 days of orientation with 12-hour shifts until comfortable in the role.
- Work schedule includes three 12-hour shifts and alternating weekends and holidays.
- Maintain standards of care during visiting hours on Sundays from 1 PM to 4 PM.

Please ensure this position meets your needs and experience before applying.

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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
  • ACLS - AHA
  • BLS
  • BLS - AHA
  • Core Competency
  • Pharmacology
  • Skills Checklist
  • Specialty Exam


5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
  1. Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling.
  2. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting.
  3. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing.
  4. There is a strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and support through online forums and social media groups, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.
  5. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability.