Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN – Behavioral Health
Shift: Nights / 7p-7a (12×3) 36 hours per week
Length: 13 weeks
Weekend REQ: Potential for every other weekend; may change dependent on unit needs.
Requirements:
- WA RN License
- 1 year minimum experience
- Must have at least limited Psych Experience
- Wound Care & Assessment Skills required
- BLS
- PEARS
- PALS
- BH and Medical experience preferred
- Experience with PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) preferred
- Pediatric Population Experience preferred
Other Details:
- Charting: EPIC
- First-timers accepted
- Potential Float
- COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
- Locals accepted
Position / Specialty: Behavioral Health RN (PBMU – Psychiatric and Behavioral Medicine Unit) *BH and Medical experience preferred
Start date: MONDAYS
Shift : 3×12 NIGHT 1900-0700
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.
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: Ranges from $2.25 – $11.50 depending on shift and assignment lot. *Subject to change per Transportation Department
Unit:
11510 PBMU Behavioral Heath RN
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