Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
2 days ago
New York
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Bronx, New York. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Behavioral Health, • Discipline: RN, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 34.5 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Travel RN – Adolescent Psychiatry Location: Bronx Care Hospital Center – Grand Concourse Campus Shift: Days & Nights (7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:30 AM) Charting System: Allscripts Unit: Adolescent Psychiatry Position Overview Bronx Care Hospital Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psych RN to join their Adolescent Psychiatry Unit. This unit provides care for children and adolescents ages 5–17 in a structured, supportive environment with a strong focus on therapeutic communication and patient engagement. Unit Details • Total Beds: 27, • Child Unit: 11 beds + 2 EOB (Extended Observation Beds), • Adolescent Unit: 14 beds, • Average Census: ~11 patients, • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio:, • Days & Nights: 1:6, • Minimum of 3 RNs on the unit at all times, • Length of Stay: Average ~3 weeks (some longer)Patient Population & Diagnoses, • Ages:, • Child Side: 5–11 years, • Adolescent Side: 12–17 years, • Common Diagnoses:, • ADHD, • Depression & mood disorders, • Autism spectrum disorders, • Bipolar disorder, • Schizophrenia, • Intellectual disabilities, • Substance abuse history (no active detox), • Notes:, • Patients are medically stable, • No detox or rehab patients on this unit, • Emphasis on verbal engagement, connection, and eye contact rather than physical touchResponsibilities & Support Staff, • IVs: No (only in emergency/code situations), • Restraints: Rare; covered during orientation, • Charge Nurse: Present 24/7 (may take assignments; travelers may charge after time on unit), • Support Staff:, • PCTs: Q15-minute rounding, EKGs, phlebotomy, • Mental Health Workers/Aides: Patient observation and engagement, • Respiratory Therapy: Emergency situations only, • Telemetry: NoneScheduling Requirements, • Weekends: Every other weekend, • Holidays: At least 1 major holiday required, • Call/Standby: None, • Floating:, • Travelers float first, • May float to adult psych, child psych, psych ED/crisis, detox, or rehabOrientation, • Unit Orientation: 3 days, • Additional orientation provided for float units, • Highly supportive manager focused on staff successRequired Certifications, • BLS (AHA), • ACLS, • PALS, • CPI or PMCS (must be obtained prior to start), • MOAB / De-escalation Training (preferred)Experience Requirements, • Minimum 1 year of Psych RN experience, • Some pediatric clinical experience required, • First-time travelers welcome, • BSN preferred, • Seeking RNs who are patient, kind, and committed to working with children and adolescentsScrub Color, • RN: Royal Blue By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry. But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because: • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey., • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals., • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences., • Medical benefits, • Sick pay, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus