Behavioral Health RN (Local and Travel Contracts) - Days
Amergis, Baltimore, MD, United States
Amergis is currently seeking experienced Psychiatric / Behavioral Health RNs for Local and Travel assignments in Towson, MD!
Position Details
Unit: Child, Adolescent, and Adult units available!
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Local Pay: $50/hour
Travel Pay Package: $2,254/week ($28/hour + $770/week lodging stipend + $476/week meal stipend)
Hours/Shift/Schedule: Days 7a-7:30p, 3x12‑hour shifts, 36 hours/week
Every other weekend, every other holiday required
Setting / Day to Day
Psychiatric Hospital
EMR: Sunrise
Total Beds: 337
Free parking on site
Pay every Friday!
Description
The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well‑being through prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility setting
Partners with individuals to achieve their recovery goals
Provides health promotion and maintenance
Conducts intake screening, evaluation, and triage
Provides case management
Teaches self‑care activities
Administers and monitors psychobiological treatment regimens
Practices crisis intervention and stabilization
Engages in psychiatric rehabilitation and intervention
Educates patients, families, and communities
Coordinates care within interdisciplinary teams
Evaluates signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment
Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in psychiatric and medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions
Has strong awareness and understanding of suicide prevention
Understands community resources and outpatient programs for mental health and substance use disorders
Adheres to Facility/Client procedures and protocols at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
ecessary
Minimum Requirements
Current Maryland or Multi‑state Registered Nurse Licensure
2+ years of experience in a Psychiatric / Behavioral Health setting
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x‑ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co‑workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Amergis Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school‑based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category
Job Category:
Nursing
Job Function
Job Function:
Nursing | RN | RN - Psychiatric
Job Type
Job Type:
Travel
Setting
Setting:
Healthcare Facilities
Position Type
Position Type:
Healthcare
Office Number
Office Number:
0096
Contract Duration
Contract Duration:
13
Pay Rate
Pay Rate:
$2254 / Week
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Position Details
Unit: Child, Adolescent, and Adult units available!
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Local Pay: $50/hour
Travel Pay Package: $2,254/week ($28/hour + $770/week lodging stipend + $476/week meal stipend)
Hours/Shift/Schedule: Days 7a-7:30p, 3x12‑hour shifts, 36 hours/week
Every other weekend, every other holiday required
Setting / Day to Day
Psychiatric Hospital
EMR: Sunrise
Total Beds: 337
Free parking on site
Pay every Friday!
Description
The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well‑being through prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility setting
Partners with individuals to achieve their recovery goals
Provides health promotion and maintenance
Conducts intake screening, evaluation, and triage
Provides case management
Teaches self‑care activities
Administers and monitors psychobiological treatment regimens
Practices crisis intervention and stabilization
Engages in psychiatric rehabilitation and intervention
Educates patients, families, and communities
Coordinates care within interdisciplinary teams
Evaluates signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment
Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in psychiatric and medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions
Has strong awareness and understanding of suicide prevention
Understands community resources and outpatient programs for mental health and substance use disorders
Adheres to Facility/Client procedures and protocols at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
ecessary
Minimum Requirements
Current Maryland or Multi‑state Registered Nurse Licensure
2+ years of experience in a Psychiatric / Behavioral Health setting
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x‑ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co‑workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Amergis Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school‑based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category
Job Category:
Nursing
Job Function
Job Function:
Nursing | RN | RN - Psychiatric
Job Type
Job Type:
Travel
Setting
Setting:
Healthcare Facilities
Position Type
Position Type:
Healthcare
Office Number
Office Number:
0096
Contract Duration
Contract Duration:
13
Pay Rate
Pay Rate:
$2254 / Week
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