Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatry / Psych Float
Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 16 Weeks
Shift: Night | 12 Hours
Schedule: Psych Float | Every Other Weekend & Some Holidays Required
Start Date: ASAP
Local Candidates: Accepted
Traveler Candidates: Accepted
Pay Rate: $58–$62/hr
Required Qualifications:
Current, active New York State RN Registration
BLS certification required
Minimum 1.5 years of recent RN experience within the past 2 years in a similar acute-care facility
2 years of experience in the required specialty
Inpatient psychiatric experience with adult, child, and adolescent patients
EPIC experience preferred
Strong nursing assessment and acute-care clinical skills
Ability to perform required patient-care skills with minimal supervision
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Traveler experience in hospitals of similar or greater size or trauma centers preferred
Must complete required health clearance, drug screening, and background check
Legal authorization to work in the United States required
Professional license/certification must be active and in good standing
Responsibilities:
Provide safe and comprehensive nursing care to psychiatric patients
Care for adult, child, and adolescent psychiatric patients based on individual needs
Perform nursing assessments and identify changes in patient condition
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
Perform required nursing skills with minimal supervision
Monitor physical, behavioral, and psychological status
Administer medications and treatments according to orders and nursing standards
Maintain accurate patient documentation using EPIC
Communicate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, patients, and families
Maintain patient safety and confidentiality
Follow hospital policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements
Apply appropriate clinical judgment in an acute psychiatric environment
Float to appropriate psychiatric assignments as required
Participate in every other weekend and designated holiday coverage
Maintain required licensure, certifications, and competencies
Perform other nursing duties as assigned