Travel Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric (Psych) - Seattle, WA - 835531

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN –Pediatric Behavioral Health

Shift: Days, 7a-7p, 12×3, 36 hours per week

Length: 13 weeks

Potential for every other weekend; may change dependent on unit needs

Requirements:

• WA License
• 1 Year Minimum experience
• BLS
• PEARS or PALS
• Must have at least limited Psych Experience.
• Wound Care & Assessment Skills required
• Experience with PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) preferred
• Pediatric Population Experience preferred

Other Details:

Position / Specialty: Behavioral Health RN (PBMU – Psychiatric and Behavioral Medicine Unit) *BH and Medical experience preferred

Start date: MONDAYS

Shift : 3×12 DAYS 0700-1900

Ratios: 1:6-10

Years of experience REQ: 1 Year Minimum

First-timers accepted: YES

Weekend REQ: Potential for every other weekend; may change dependent on unit needs.

Certs REQ: BLS, PEARS or PALS

Is on-call REQ: NO

Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs: Potential

Open to accommodating block schedule: NO

Locals accepted: YES

Pending License accepted: YES; WA RN license required, can apply if pending licensure.

RTO Restrictions: Minimal; No RTO during first 2 weeks due to orientation

Guaranteed Hours: YES

Special Requirements:

Acute psych unit treating children ages 6-17 with medical complexity for depression, disruptive behavior, autism spectrum, psychosis, eating disorders, conduct disorder, suicidal ideation and other medical conditions (i.e., Type 1 Diabetes, for example). Higher medical acuity than many behavioral health units typically have. **NG tubes, frequent calculations for diabetic care, carbohydrate/calorie/formula calculations routinely required for patient care delivery.

High acuity, typically full census – **Travelers will work primarily in a medical capacity (not just behavioral health capacity) – wound care, diabetic calculations, NG tubes, etc.

Candidates must have at least limited Psych Experience. Please screen those with limited Peds/Ado Psych experience.

Experience with PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) preferred.

Three zones of care 1. Adolescent Program 2. Autism zone 3. Child Program

***No seclusion room and very limited use of restraints. Must be comfortable working with a “continuum of interventions†to manage disruptive behaviors. Staff carry walkie talkies for communication and escalation of risk.

**staffing ratios include “mental health specialists†and RNs. .RNs are not responsible for all care just the care that requires RN involvement , focused assessments, meds, wound care etc.

**Families are involved in care.

Wound Care & Assessment Skills required

Pediatric Population Experience preferred

Therapeutic communication skills needed, must be comfortable working with children. Manager is open to considering RNs who have limited pediatric background or behavioral health.

Hospital Highlights

Type of Facility: Pediatric

Magnet / Teaching / Level Trauma (if applicable): Teaching, Magnet, and Level I Trauma

Total Staffed Beds: 407

Scrub Color: any color or T-shirt top (must be age appropriate and kid friendly)

Charting: EPIC

Parking Cost: *Subject to change per Transportation Department

COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only

Epic Travel Staffing:

• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly direct deposit
• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
• Exclusive job openings – Only at Epic
• Epic Elite Program – Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses