Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $2,074 per week
LifePoint
Avondale, AZ
8 hours ago
$2,074 per week
Job Description
Join LifePoint as a Travel Nurse RN specializing in Behavioral Health, where you'll provide critical nursing care to patients in an inpatient psychiatric facility. Your expertise in psychiatric nursing will help stabilize and support patients through their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and monitor patient status
Administer medications and therapeutic interventions as prescribed
Respond to psychiatric emergencies and implement crisis management protocols
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate treatment plans
Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and coping strategies
Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff
Required Qualifications
Active RN license in Arizona or compact state
Minimum of 2 years of recent psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience
Current BLS certification
Strong communication, assessment, and crisis intervention skills
Ability to work night shifts and manage high-acuity patient populations
Preferred Qualifications
CPI or equivalent crisis prevention certification
Experience in travel nursing
Familiarity with behavioral health documentation systems and EMRs