It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for patients with psych/mental issues including addictions and depression. Care may be given in a psych facility, unit in a hospital or specific part of the ER. They’re also trained in behavioral therapy, providing tools to teach patients as well as family members how to cope with psychiatric disorders.
Requirements
- Active BLS from the American Heart Association
- Active professional license within the state of practice
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and/or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification is recommended and may be required for specific registered nurses and travel nurse positions
- Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positions
- Experience as a Psych RN in a hospital setting
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN
Job Details
- Weekly Pay: $1,676.12 per week
- Location: Bakersfield,CA
- Shift Schedule: Days
- Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36 Hours
Agency Benefits
Day 1 Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Flexible Housing Options, Guaranteed Stipend: Facility Cancelled Shifts, JACHO Certified, Prestigious Facilities, PTO Program, Weekly Pay, Paid Compliance Cost, Referral Bonuses, Extra Shift Bonuses, 401(k) Plan