It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for patients with psych/mental issues including addictions and depression. Care may be given in a psych facility, unit in a hospital or specific part of the ER. They're also trained in behavioral therapy, providing tools to teach patients as well as family members how to cope with psychiatric disorders.
Requirements
Active BLS from the American Heart Association
Active professional license within the state of practice
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and/or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification is recommended and may be required for specific registered nurses and travel nurse positions
Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positions
Experience as a Psych RN in a hospital setting
Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN
Job Details
Weekly Pay: $1,830 per week
Location: Winchester, VA
Shift Schedule: Nights
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 Hours
Agency Benefits
Day 1 Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Flexible Housing Options, Guaranteed Stipend: Facility Cancelled Shifts, JACHO Certified, Prestigious Facilities, PTO Program, Weekly Pay, Paid Compliance Cost, Referral Bonuses, Extra Shift Bonuses, 401(k) Plan #hotjob
