Travel Adult Inpatient Psychiatric RN

Job Description

Assured Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Psychiatric
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 01 / 04 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, days, nights, rotating
• Employment Type : Travel
• Adult Psych RN Days / Eves / Nights Rotate & EOW 40hrs.

1.\tUnit Name : Epstein 4 Adult Psych.

2.\tBrief Unit Description : 30-bed Adult Unit, ages 18-65 years. We treat patients with diverse types of mental health issues (anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and dual diagnosis patients : detox here on the unit while treating mental health issues), and some medically acute patients (IVs, CPAPs, Wound Care, diabetic care).

3.\tYears of Experience Required : 2 years minimum of inpatient adult psych experience.

4.\tSkill Sets Required : Proficient in using automatic medication dispensing system (Omni Cell); proficient in electronic health records documentation, preferably EPIC; proficient in the use of psychotropic medications and side effects; Able to assume the role of charge nurse; Able to complete admissions and discharges; Competent in the use of IV pumps; Competent in care of a diabetic patient.

5.\tClinician to Patient Ratio : 1 RN to 7 or 8 patients.

6.\tPatient Population : Adult 18 to 65 years of age.

7.\tBed Count : 30.

8.\tEMR (Charting System) : EPIC.

9.\tFloating Required : Yes.

10.\tRotating Shifts Required : Yes for Day Rotate, (7a-7p, 11a-11p, 7p-7a). No more than 2-3 shifts per time block and typically not for more than 1 or 2 time blocks (4 week blocks). Nights position does not rotate.

11.\tCertifications Required : Active Massachusetts RN License. AHA BLS, Certification in De-escalation.

12.\tAdditional Information : AVADE training offered on-site as well as lead EKG training. Knowledge of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health rules and regulations. Rights of inpatient requirements related to restraint and seclusion, legal statuses. Knowledge of laws pertaining to guardianship, healthcare proxy (invoked vs confirmed) and court ordered Medication.

Assured Nursing Job ID #35154102. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : RN : Psych,19 : 00 : 00-07 : 00 : 00

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