Travel Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse Position Available In [Unknown county], Rhode Island

Job Description:

Job Description Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travelnurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Salem,Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements•

Specialty:

Psychiatric

• Discipline:

  RN

• Start Date:

  07/27/2025

• Duration:

  13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift:

  12 hours, nights

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EmploymentType:

Travel Job Title:

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (PsychRN)/n

Job Summary:

/n A Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN)specializes in providing care to patients with mental healthdisorders, emotional challenges, and behavioral issues. This roleinvolves assessing, planning, and implementing care for patients ininpatient or outpatient psychiatric settings, promoting mentalwellness, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. /n/n

KeyResponsibilities:

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Patient Assessment and Care:

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• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, includingevaluating emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning. /n
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs, incollaboration with the healthcare team. /n
• Monitor patientprogress and adjust care plans as necessary. /n
• Administermedications and monitor for side effects, documenting responsesappropriately.

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Crisis Intervention:

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• Respondto psychiatric emergencies, such as suicidal ideation, aggressivebehavior, or severe anxiety. /n
• Implement de-escalationtechniques and therapeutic interventions to ensure patient andstaff safety. /n
• Coordinate with the crisis response team whennecessary.

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Therapeutic Communication and Support:

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• Establish trusting relationships with patients to facilitateopen communication. /n
• Provide emotional support and guidance topatients and their families. /n
• Facilitate group therapy sessionsor educational workshops on mental health topics, as applicable.

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Collaboration and Coordination:

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• Work closelywith psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and otherhealthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care. /n
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring their rights and needs arerespected. /n
• Assist in discharge planning, connecting patientswith community resources or outpatient services.

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Safety and Compliance:

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• Maintain a safe environment byfollowing protocols for high-risk patients, including suicideprecautions and restraint use. /n
• Document patient careaccurately and in compliance with legal and ethical standards. /n
• Stay current on best practices in psychiatric nursing and maintainknowledge of mental health laws.

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Qualifications:

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• Licensure:

  Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicingstate. /n

• Education:

  Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) orBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. /n

• Certifications:

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• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. /n
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification /n
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC) preferred.

/n /n /n Wellspring Nurse Source Job

ID 32727454.

Pay package isbased on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject toconfirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Postedjob title:

RN Psych About Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring isnurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we standbehind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed tohelping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwaveringin our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step oftheir travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboardingand payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicatedClinician Success Team. You’re not just a number at Wellspring,you’re a valued member of our family. Join us and experience theWellspring difference.