Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,236 per week at Tact Staff
Lewiston, ME 04241
About the Job
Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Lewiston, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/21/2024
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
** Maine Residents Must reside outside of a 50 mile radius** PREVIOUS EMPLOYEES NOT ACCEPTED Must be willing to float to Chemical Dependency/Detox The Registered Nurse is an essential member of the patient care team, responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. In this role, the RN will be responsible for working alongside an interdisciplinary team to provide day-to-day care of children and adolescents, ages 6-18, on an inpatient Adolescent behavioral unit. The primary diagnosis' that are treated are major depression and ADD/ADHD. He/She will be responsible for medication administration and education, daily documentation of patient care and managing/monitoring behaviors throughout the unit. Additionally, the RN will participate in and lead education groups. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: Associates Degree in Nursing required Valid State of Maine RN license required BLS certification required Experience: 1-3 years previous nursing experience working with adults preferred At least 1 year previous nursing experience required CPI Trained Other Skills Required: Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Communication on a variety of levels: Patient, families, providers, coworkers Ability to in (at time) stressful situations and manage stress appropriately Ability to set strong professional boundaries Dedicated team player Self-directed, able to stay busy in down time We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #484361. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Psychiatric
About Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.
Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.
Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.
Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...
Make a Difference - Nurses make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.
Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.