RN - Psych

HCA Research Psychiatric Center • Kansas City, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel nursing position for an Adult Transitions unit in Kansas City, Missouri. The shift is nights (19:00-07:00) for a 91-day contract, starting on 05/18/2026. The unit includes ADOL, Serenity, ITU, SRAD, and VINE with varying acuity levels. Active Blue Card CPI and experience with Meditech documentation are required.

Requirements

• Ability to assess patients' mental health status and develop care plans.
• Experience with crisis intervention and medication management.
• Certification in BLS and CPI.
• Active Blue Card CPI required for submission.
• Experience with Meditech documentation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' mental health status, including recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral problems.
• Develop individualized care plans based on the needs of patients with mental health and behavioral issues, setting goals, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
• Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Provide immediate short-term support to patients in crisis, using techniques such as de-escalation and appropriate medication management.
• Monitor patients for physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed