Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,162 per week

Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Marshfield
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/12/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel Job Title : Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) Job Summary :
  A Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) specializes in providing care to patients with mental health disorders, emotional challenges, and behavioral issues. This role involves assessing, planning, and implementing care for patients in inpatient or outpatient psychiatric settings, promoting mental wellness, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities :
• Patient Assessment and Care :
  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including evaluating emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning.
  • Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs, in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
  • Administer medications and monitor for side effects, documenting responses appropriately.
  • Crisis Intervention :
    • Respond to psychiatric emergencies, such as suicidal ideation, aggressive behavior, or severe anxiety.
    • Implement de-escalation techniques and therapeutic interventions to ensure patient and staff safety.
    • Coordinate with the crisis response team when necessary.
    • Therapeutic Communication and Support :
      • Establish trusting relationships with patients to facilitate open communication.
      • Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.
      • Facilitate group therapy sessions or educational workshops on mental health topics, as applicable.
      • Collaboration and Coordination :
        • Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
        • Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring their rights and needs are respected.
        • Assist in discharge planning, connecting patients with community resources or outpatient services.
        • Safety and Compliance :
          • Maintain a safe environment by following protocols for high-risk patients, including suicide precautions and restraint use.
          • Document patient care accurately and in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
          • Stay current on best practices in psychiatric nursing and maintain knowledge of mental health laws. Qualifications :
            • Licensure : Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state.
            • Education : Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
            • Certifications :
              
              • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
              • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
              • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC) preferred. Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #31768083. 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 About Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You're not just a number at Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.

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