Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,295 per week

Company: United Staffing Solutions
Location: Bronx
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

United Staffing Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Bronx, New York.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/10/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 34 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: TravelTrauma Level2Charting SystemAll ScriptsUnit NotesDepartment: Psychiatric (Adult) - RN*Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS. Prefer: CPI- can do training on site. BSN preferred.*- # Beds: 26- Nurse: Patient Ratios: Days: 4 RNs (Ratios 1:6-7), Nights 3 RNs (Ratios 1:8). Techs: Days 5 PCTs, Evenings 5 PCTs, Nights 3 PCTs.- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS. Prefer: CPI- can do training on site. BSN preferred.- Common diagnoses: 18+ adults, schizophrenic, bipolar, schizoaffective, substance abuse, depression, bipolar, borderline personality,intellectually challenged population- some placement issues, admits from ER- medically stable. No detox or rehab patients, those goto specialized unit.- Experience: Must have 1 year in Psych experience. Must have: 6 months of prior medical experience (MS, MS-Tele, PCU, ICU, ER, etc)Prefer: CPI- can do training on site. Ok with first time travelers.- Do you ever have IV's on this unit?: No, may be asked to do IM injections and phlebotomy.- Charge Nurse 24/7 & do they take patients: Charge Nurse/Assistant Nurse Care Coordinators (ANCC) (2 on Days, 1 on Nights)- runthe unit 24 hours, travelers could be placed in charge role. Support from all hours- charge at max 5-6 patients.- Do you use physical restraints on this unit?: Avoid use by utilizing CPI de-escalation techniques; if needed, 4 points, leather restraintsPrefer: RNs to have prior experience, but will review during orientation.- Are there nurse aids or mental health specialists on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: PCTs: Job Duties: safety checks, room checks, vitals,weights on Saturday, ADLs, directly observing patient care, rounding every 15 minutes, phlebotomy (must have prior experience- willdo some re-education on unit), blood glucose checks, 1:1s, and assisting nursing staff as needed.- Is RT available if needed? If patients have oxygen or need treatments does RT do these?: No RT available; RNs to manager cpap andbipap, rarely used (willing to train on this- please call out if they have experience or not). If low pulse ox, RNs to make a consult and ptlikely transferred to a higher level of care when they need continuous oxygen.- Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips?: No- Shifts & Scheduling: RN Shifts: Days 7a-730p, Nights 7p-730a. PCT Shifts: Days 0, Evenings 1, Nights 2.Scheduling: Travelers to give availability and management will do their best to accommodate requests, but ask travelers to stayflexible and help fill gaps in permanent staffing; Do not guarantee block scheduling. Excessive call-ins are taken seriously and couldlead to termination.- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.- Holiday Requirements: May be asked to go in the Holiday Rotation; At least 2-3 in a year.- Is there call or a standby requirement?: None, in emergency traveler may be asked to pick up a shift.- Floating Requirements: Travelers are first to float. Float to any adolescents or adult psych unit; Not typically floated to psychemergency- crisis area or 5 beds/acute phase, detox, rehab.- Scrub Color: RNs: Royal Blue, LPNs: Kelly Green, PCTs: Eggplant/Burgundy.- Unit Specific Orientation: 2-4 days with a preceptor and will be oriented to multiple units for floating purposes.United Staffing Solutions Job ID #793574. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 34 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About United Staffing SolutionsUnited Staffing Solutions, Inc. (USS) is one of the largest privately-ownedbusiness in America, with 4 divisions and staffing in over 4,000 jobcategories. USS offers a complete portfolio of personnel solutions to small,mid-sized and large organizations through the tri-state region.
  • Specializes in staffing and recruitment for various industries, including Travel Healthcare, Education, Light Industrial, IT, Security and Administrative Roles.
    • Comprehensive services for workforce solutions, including temporary, permanent and contract staffing
      • Expertise in diverse talent sourcing and matching skilled candidates with appropriate roles.
        • Strong knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.
          Benefits
          • Medical benefits
          • Referral bonus
          • Weekly pay

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