Protouch Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health Assistant for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Behavioral Health
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Unit Description:
- AU1: Up to 23 adult patients
- AU2/ADOL: Up to 8 adult and 8 adolescent patients
- AU3: Up to 14 adult patients
- Unit support includes unit secretaries and techs.
Equipment Used:
- Quick Release Synthetic Restraints
- Meditech (Electronic Documentation System)
- Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone
- EKG, Glucometer
Scheduling Requirements:
- Every other weekend
- Rotating holidays
Floating Policy:
- Required to float to all Behavioral Health units as needed
Onboarding Requirements:
- Completion of Care Experience Module is required during onboarding
Certifications Required:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
Required Skills & Experience:
- Behavioral Health Nursing Experience
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
- Manual Blood Pressure
- Glucometer usage
- EKG
Common Procedures on Unit:
- Observation rounds and monitoring
- Vital signs
- Glucose monitoring
- Patient and belongings search
- Group therapy (educational)
Advanced Skills: Verbal De-escalation Milieu Management & Patient Safety
About Protouch Staffing
Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency in the USA, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The agency provides diverse staffing options, including temporary, permanent, and travel nursing roles, addressing the evolving demands of the healthcare sector. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that both healthcare professionals and employers receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Holiday Pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits