Psychiatric RN - Float Pool (Local and Travel Contracts)

Amergis is currently seeking experienced Psychiatric / Behavioral Health RNs for Local and Travel assignments in Towson, MD! Position Details: Unit: Float Pool (will float to child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric units) Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: ASAP Local Pay: $50/hour Travel Pay Package: $2,254/week ($28/hour $770/week lodging stipend $476/week meal stipend) Hours/Shifts/Schedules: Nights 7p-7:30a, 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week Days 7a-7:30p, 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week Setting/ Day to Day: Psychiatric Hospital EMR: Sunrise Toal Beds: 337 Free parking on site Pay every Friday! Description: The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise.

PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility setting Partners with individuals to achieve their recovery goals Provides health promotion and maintenance Conducts intake screening, evaluation, and triage Provides case management Teaches self-care activities Administers and monitors psychobiological treatment regimens Practices crisis intervention and stabilization Engages in psychiatric rehabilitation and intervention Educates patients, families, and communities Coordinates care within interdisciplinary teams Evaluates signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in psychiatric and medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions Has strong awareness and understanding of suicide prevention Understands community resources and outpatient programs for mental health and substance use disorders Adheres to Facility/Client procedures and protocols at all times Performs other duties as assigned/necessary Minimum Requirements: Current Maryland or Multi-state Registered Nurse Licensure 2 years of experience in a Psychiatric / Behavioral Health setting Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable Current CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required Computer proficiency required Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Amergis Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Next Steps: For more details on this position, press "apply" and submit your resume.

We'll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, [email protected] Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school.

Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.