LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Psychiatric Unit Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM or similar) Location: Triangle Springs, Raleigh, NC Assignment Type: Travel
Overview
Triangle Springs is seeking an experienced Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join its behavioral health team. This role is ideal for nurses who are compassionate, patient-focused, and skilled in providing care to individuals experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in the psychiatric unit, including assessment, monitoring, and treatment.
- Administer medications and therapeutic interventions as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition, including crisis intervention when necessary.
- Document patient care accurately and timely in accordance with facility policies.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, coping strategies, and discharge instructions.
- Support a safe and therapeutic environment by adhering to facility protocols and safety standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient-centered care planning.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or compact state.
- Minimum of 2 years recent psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience preferred.
- BLS certification required; CPI or equivalent crisis intervention training preferred.
- Strong communication, de-escalation, and therapeutic relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively in high-stress situations and maintain professionalism.