Registered Nurse Psychiatric

Job Title
Registered Nurse - Psychiatric

Location
St. Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type
Travel Contract, Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care in a Short Term Acute Care facility, including medication administration, IV therapy, and minor wound care.
• Monitor and manage patients with mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizoaffective disorder, dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and behaviors related to substance use and cognitive impairment.
• Float within the behavioral health service line to various adult and older adult units, adapting to patient needs and co-morbid medical conditions.
• Utilize Epic electronic medical record system for charting and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and effective treatment plans.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, including RTO restrictions and travel guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license (Missouri or compact license; must be in hand at time of submission for Missouri).
• Minimum of 1 year of recent psychiatric or medical-surgical nursing experience.
• BLS and CPI certifications required.
• Epic EMR system experience.
• Ability to work night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) and accommodate a 12-hour block schedule.
• Must be able to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week and be available for every other weekend shifts.
• Successful background check with no disqualifying hits, and ability to pass drug screening.
• Travel compliance documentation including SSN, DOB, and references.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working with geriatric, inpatient, locked-unit, and substance use populations.
• Skilled in managing acute mental health symptoms, aggressive behaviors, and medical co-morbidities such as insulin management, colostomy care, CPAP use, and basic wound care.
• Previous exposure to ECT pre-op preparation is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Magnet and Level I Trauma teaching hospital, renowned for its clinical excellence and supportive team environment.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts patient recovery and mental health treatment in a highly reputable facility.

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