Travel Psychiatric Nurse (RN) - Crestwood, Kentucky

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Job Description

Discover the charm and tranquility of Crestwood, KY, a welcoming community surrounded by scenic parks and picturesque landscapes. Experience the unique opportunity to grow professionally while making a difference in adolescent behavioral healthcare, all while immersing yourself in a new locale known for its small-town warmth and easy access to outdoor adventures. Travel nursing here not only enhances your skills in challenging environments but also allows you to build your resume with exposure to diverse patient populations, multidisciplinary teams, and innovative leadership approaches.

Schedule:

• 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend rotation: Every third weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday shifts based on regularly scheduled days

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adolescent patients in a 23-bed behavioral health unit
• Independently manage a wide range of behavioral health crises, including aggression, self-harm, and trauma
• Perform de-escalation and milieu management across diverse developmental and cognitive levels
• Safely implement seclusion/restraint protocols and administer intramuscular medications as needed
• Collaborate with case managers, therapists, security, and response teams to optimize patient and staff safety
• Document care and interventions using Cerner EMR; manage medication administration via Omnicell
• Float between child and adult psychiatric units as patient needs dictate

Desired Qualifications:

• Active RN license and current BLS certification; CPI certification (completed on-site)
• At least 6 months of psychiatric nursing experience and one prior travel assignment completed
• Proven ability to manage multiple escalated situations simultaneously
• Experience with adolescent behavioral health, trauma, and acute crisis stabilization
• Comfortable making critical decisions regarding safety and restraint protocols
• Flexibility in scheduling and patient assignment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits & Perks:

• Tax-advantaged travel stipends and comprehensive travel support
• Premium compensation for your expertise and flexibility
• Health insurance and 401(k) for long-term security
• Supportive, safety-focused leadership and multidisciplinary resources
• Free parking, galaxy blue scrubs, and dedicated orientation programs

Take the next step in your travel nursing career in Crestwoodembrace professional challenges while exploring all that Kentucky has to offer. Apply now and elevate your journey!