RN Psychiatric Unit (Days/Nights)

Job Title:

RN- Psychiatric Unit (Nights)

Location:

Lawton, OK Contract Length:

13

Weeks Schedule:

Days/Nights Pay Rate:

$52/Hourly Mandatory Qualifications for This Job Active Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) License Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in Psychiatric Nursing Current BLS (Basic Life Support/BCLS) Certification Experience caring for Adult, Adolescent, Geriatric, and Pediatric Psychiatric patients Knowledge of behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques Experience administering psychiatric medications and monitoring patient responses Familiarity with Meditech EMR Strong communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills Ability to work 12-hour night shifts , weekends, and holidays as required Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health care Roles and Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in the psychiatric behavioral health unit Conduct mental health and physical assessments upon admission and throughout hospitalization Monitor patients for behavioral changes, safety risks, and response to treatment Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders Implement individualized psychiatric nursing care plans Maintain a safe therapeutic environment while utilizing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, social workers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams Accurately document patient care using Meditech EMR Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge planning Follow hospital policies, infection control standards, and behavioral health best practices Ensure patient dignity, confidentiality, and compliance with safety regulations #TravelNurse #RegisteredNurse #RNJobs #TravelRN #PsychRN #PsychiatricNurse #BehavioralHealthNurse #MentalHealthNurse #PsychiatricNursing #AdultPsych #AdolescentPsych #GeriatricPsych #PediatricPsych #BehavioralHealth #PsychJobs #TravelHealthcare #HealthcareJobs #NursingJobs #HospitalJobs #NightShift #NightShiftRN #OklahomaRN #LawtonOK #NowHiring #HiringNow #BLSCertified #MeditechEMR #PatientCare #ContractNursing #TravelAssignment #HealthcareCareers #RNHiring #MentalHealthCare #AcutePsych #BehavioralHealthJobs#

ALITE2026

Pay:

$47.00 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

Referral program

Work Location:

On the road