Local Contract Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $57-58 per hour

Local Contract Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $57-58 per hour at IMCS GROUP summary:

A local contract Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in psychiatric care, working night shifts in an emergency room setting in Kansas City, Kansas. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric assessments, managing violent patients, and collaborating with ED physicians for patient disposition. The role requires at least one year of experience in both psychiatric and emergency room nursing, with relevant licenses and certifications.

IMCS GROUP is seeking a local contract nurse RN Psychiatric for a local contract nursing job in Kansas City, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Scheduled details: 12hr Nights; 1900-0700 3x a week

EMERGENCY ROOM Experience with Psych is a must

Experience Requirements:

• Must have 1yr of exp in the Emergency Room and 1yr exp in Psych (Hospital preferred)
• Must have experience with assessments to determine disposition for psych patients as well as experience working with violent patients.

License/ Certification Requirements:

• KS or Compact RN
• BLS - AHA

Notes: This is a highly independent role where ED physicians rely on the THP’s psychiatric assessment and disposition plan after medical clearance. Strong psych nursing skills are essential, and more experience is required due to the ED setting

Keywords:

Psychiatric nurse, Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, Psychiatric assessment, Patient disposition, Violent patient management, Local contract nursing, RN license, BLS certification, Kansas City nursing