RN Behavioral Health Traveler $56/hr 36hrs
About The Position
AdventHealth StaffFlex nurses are AdventHealth employees who work flexible contract assignments at one facility or float across multiple hospitals in nine states. This role offers the opportunity to work across various units while supporting AdventHealth’s mission. The position is based at 9100 W 74th St, Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with a day shift. The posting identifies the position as PRN and offers flexible contract assignments. There are no housing or travel stipends. The nurse provides behavioral health nursing care by assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized evidence-based plans of care, administering prescribed medications and treatments, educating patients and families, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse promotes patient safety, advocates for patients, maintains required documentation, and complies with applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience in an acute hospital setting.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
- Ability to use abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise plans of care based on outcomes.
- Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs.
- Fluency in English, including reading, verbal, and written skills.
- Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the unit or state; consult the relevant credential grid.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC).
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate critical thinking appropriate to the patient’s level of care.
- Systematically and promptly collect and document patient health data.
- Conduct ongoing patient assessments, analyze data, and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care aligned with interdisciplinary goals.
- Safely and promptly implement interventions from the plan of care and document actions taken.
- Promote timely patient placement by following hospital policies for admission, discharge, and transfer.
- Participate in peer interviewing and peer review processes as needed.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments while ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and a positive environment.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions, procedures, and care plans according to assessed learning needs.
- Comply with regulatory standards and organizational policies and maintain legal and ethical practice.
- Participate in initiatives concerning quality, safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and the impact of nursing practice.
- Advocate for patients and ensure their rights and needs are respected and addressed.
- Use medical supplies and equipment appropriately and responsibly.
- Ensure safe and effective handoff communication and documentation.
- Follow CDC isolation guidelines, use PPE appropriately, perform hand hygiene according to policy, and enforce safety regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible contract assignments available.
- Travel assignments directly with AdventHealth, without a third-party agency.
- Assistance with extensions or new assignments within the system.
- Opportunity to convert to permanent staff if interested.
- Competitive premium pay rate.
- Employment as an AdventHealth team member.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
