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: $1,768 per week
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Shift Schedule:
• Assignment Duration: Weeks
• Weekly Hours: 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