Local Contract Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $55-60 per hour

Local Contract Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $55-60 per hour at WCS Healthcare Partners summary:

A Local Contract Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized mental health care by assessing patients, administering psychotropic medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans. This role involves evening shifts at a healthcare center in Holyoke, Massachusetts, focusing on therapeutic relationships and patient education. The position requires current RN licensure, relevant certifications, and experience in acute psychiatric care.

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a local contract nurse RN Psychiatric for a local contract nursing job in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Local Contract

​WCS Healthcare is actively seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse for a contract assignment at a reputable health center in Holyoke, Massachusetts. This role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate mental health care within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Job Function:

• Evening Shift.
• 3pm -11:30pm.

• Assess patients' mental health status and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.​

• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications, observing for efficacy and potential side effects.​

• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships to support patients' emotional well-being and recovery.​

• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.​

• Document patient progress and any notable changes in behavior or condition, ensuring accurate and timely records.​​

Job Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Massachusetts State RN license (or willingness to obtain).
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• CPI certification preferred.
• 2 years of acute care experience in this specialty.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. ITN1 #LI-DNP 36286

White Cap Search Partners Job ID #36286. Posted job title: RN - Psych - Local Contract

About WCS Healthcare Partners

With WCS Healthcare Partners, every Job Seeker grows stronger, moving one step forward with each job placement. We take the time to get to know the needs and qualifications of each Healthcare professional to match you with the right clinical setting, patient population, merging your compensation and career goals with your desired work environment. Our recruiters are experts at navigating the dynamic nature of healthcare employers to get your resume in front of the right decision makers.

NURSING

● Registered Nurses (RN)

● Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

● Travel Nursing

● Quality Assurance/Review, Performance Improvement, HEDIS

● Nursing Leadership

● Case Management

ALLIED HEALTH

● Technologists: Medical, Laboratory, Cardiac, RadTech, X-Ray

● Therapy: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

● Social Work: LCSW/LMSW, Case Management, Care Coordination

● Med Support: Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy, Surgical/Sterile Techs

● Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs

● Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants

OPERATIONS & FINANCE

● Practice Management

● Clinical Operations

● Administrative Support

● Reception, Clerical, Call Center

● Claims Appeals/Denials/Reimbursement

● Insurance Pre-Authorizations

● Medical Billing/Coding

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay

Keywords:

Psychiatric Nurse, Registered Nurse, Mental health care, Psychotropic medication, Patient assessment, Care plans, Acute care nursing, RN license, Evening shift, Contract nursing