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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)
**Job Specialty:** RN Psych
**Job Duration:** 13 weeks
**Shift:** DAYS - 12HR: 7A-7P - WEEKENDS ONLY (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified
**Experience:** 12 months of prior experience required
**License:** LPN or RN
**Certifications:** BLS, CPI
**Must-Have:**
- Experience in CIWA/COWS assessments
- Ability to perform urine analyses (UAs)
- Ability to set and maintain firm empathic boundaries

**Job Description:**
- Work in an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility for individuals aged 18 and over
- Manage a 50-bed facility with separate male and female units (20 female/30 male)
- Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of one nurse during the night shift
- Collaborate with Behavioral Health Assistants (BHAs) during varying shifts
- Utilize HCS electronic medical records (EMR) system
- Adhere to dress code of scrubs
- Engage with voluntary patients in a restraint-free environment
- Access to administration and doctor support on call at all times
- Participate in a 2-3 day orientation with 12-hour shifts until comfortable with responsibilities
- Engage with patient's visitors during designated hours on Sundays

This position involves working weekends and every other holiday as assigned. Preferred candidates will have some experience in psychiatric care.

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


5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
  1. Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession.
  2. 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.
  3. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options.
  4. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams.
  5. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services.