Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,920 per week
North Providence, RI, 02911, USA
- Healthcare
- Volunteer
- psychiatric travel nurse
- behavioral health nursing
- RN psychiatric
This position is for a psychiatric travel nurse (RN) providing behavioral health care to adult and geriatric patients in a hospital setting for a 13-week assignment with 12-hour night shifts. The role requires experience in managing various psychiatric disorders, medication administration, crisis intervention, and patient care techniques such as seclusion and de-escalation. Certifications like BLS and CPI are preferred, and the assignment includes working in locked inpatient units with a focus on mental health and emergency protocols.
Uniti Med is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in North Providence, Rhode Island.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Description: Behavioral Health - Psych Adult - 12H PM- 2 YRS
Shift Details: 3x12H Nights 1900-0730 *Float Required: Only to Behavioral Health Units *Weekend Coverage: Every Other
Required Certifications:
BLS
CPI (Preferred)
Years of Experience: 1 Year
Unit Accepts 1st Times Travelers
Patient Age Group:
Adults
Geriatrics
Medication System: Omnicell
Documentation System: Meditech
Communication System: SBAR
Patient Diagnoses:
Adult and/or Geriatric Psych
Previous Charge Experience: Preferred
Community Hospital Experience: Preferred
Required Skills:
Geriatric
Inpatient
Locked Unit
Anxiety disorders
Assault/violence
Bipolar Disorders
Congenital/Developmental Disorders
Degenerative disorders (Alzheimers, ALS, Parkinsons)
Depressive disorders
Eating Disorders
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Profound impulse control issues
Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
Self-injurious behavior
Substance use
Suicidal behavior
Trauma-and Stressor-Related Disorders
Cardiac arrest / CPR
Emergent chemical restraints
Physical Hold Protocols
Use of seclusion
Voluntary /involuntary commitment
Antianxiety
Antidepressant
Antipsychotic
Medication Administration (PO, RECTAL, IM, IV, SC, etc)
Mood stabilizer
Sedatives/Analgesics
Starting and maintaining IVs
Blood glucose monitoring
Foley catheter insertion / maintenance
Interpretation & communication of lab values
Seclusion protocols/procedures
Behavior management techniques
Crisis Intervention
De-escalation techniques
Managing Assaultive Behavior
Psychoeducation Shift Info: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Uniti Med meticulously matches your talents to our open needs to ensure the ultimate travel experience. Tell us where you want to go and let our experienced staff lead the way!
- Referral bonus
- Benefits start day 1
- Employee assistance programs




