Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health
hace 8 días
Boonton
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Boonton, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 06/01/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Traveler RN – Children's Crisis Intervention Unit (CCIU) Location: Boonton, NJ Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (05/17/2026 – 08/15/2026) Shift: Nights | 19:00 – 07:30 (12-Hour Shifts) Job Summary: Facility's Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and specialized Psychiatric RN for their Children’s Crisis Intervention Unit (CCIU). This role is focused on acute stabilization for children and adolescents experiencing severe psychiatric crises. You will function within a "Team Nursing" model, collaborating closely with physicians and social workers to manage acute symptoms and facilitate safe discharge planning. This is a high-acuity environment requiring strong clinical judgment and the ability to maintain a therapeutic milieu for young patients in distress. Key Responsibilities • Team-Based Nursing: Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with physicians to adjust treatment plans based on real-time clinical observations., • Crisis Stabilization: Monitor and intervene in acute psychiatric episodes, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, and aggressive behaviors in a pediatric population., • Discharge Coordination: Work alongside social workers to ensure patients have appropriate community resources and follow-up care established prior to discharge., • Medication Management: Safely dispense psychiatric medications utilizing Omnicell and maintain meticulous records in Epic., • Therapeutic Communication: Provide age-appropriate emotional support and education to both the patients and their families during high-stress intervention periods.Requirements & Qualifications, • Experience: Minimum 2 years of Psychiatric RN experience is required. Previous experience in pediatric or adolescent psych is highly preferred., • Licensure: Active New Jersey (NJ) State RN License., • Certifications: * AHA BLS (Required)., • Handle with Care or CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification is typically required for this setting., • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Epic EMR and Omnicell is mandatory., • Note: No IV certification is required for this specific unit.Unit & Facility Details, • Address: Boonton, NJ 07005., • Department: Psych Child and Adolescent (63600)., • On-Call: Yes, there is an on-call component associated with this position. Financial & Logistics Notes • Location: Boonton is a charming town in Morris County, offering a balance of suburban convenience and proximity to the outdoor beauty of the New Jersey Highlands. Job ID: PHS-6615| RN Children’s Crisis Intervention\n\n- Shift: 12-Hour Nights | 19:00 – 07:30\n- Experience: 2+ Years Psychiatric RN experience required; Pediatric/Adolescent focus preferred.\n- Licensure: Active New Jersey (NJ) RN License and BLS required.\n- Tech: Epic EMR and Omnicell proficiency is mandatory. About First Connect Health At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do. 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