Psychiatric RN

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Psych

Client: Supplemental Health Care

Location: Williamsburg, VA 23188

Pay Rate: $52/hr. on W-2

Start Date: 02/03/2025

Number Of Weeks: 13

Desired Shift: DAYS - 12HR: 7a-730p with weekends as assigned; holidays as assigned

Unit Description:

** Must be comfortable in a busy, fast paced acute psych hospital. Adaptable, Team player, versatile.

• Must be flexible to work any nights of the week including EOW

• Patient population is all adult: 100 level are depression and suicidal – 200 level are severe mental illness – 300 level are mix of both. Small detox unit as well.

• Must be able to float between units.

• Med cart, pass meds, admissions, discharges, patient assessments. (10-15 daily)

• Fast paced. May have to deal with aggression with some physical holds.

• No IV or Wound Care.

• Locals are the same rate as travelers.

• 40 % voluntary admission and 60% committed patients (temporary 8 days then transferred).

• Approximate ratio 1:12 – At least 2 nurses per unit. Sometimes 1 RN and 1 LPN.

• EOW and 1 holiday per winter season required.

• Handle with Care certification required but can provide that onsite if needed.

• 1 year recent Psych experience required.

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: Up to $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Physical Setting:

• Acute care
• High acuity unit

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 1 year recent Psych experience?

Experience:

• Psychiatry: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52