Travel Nurse RN - Psych in Bronx, NY

TravelNurseSource is working with MedCadre to find a qualified Psych RN in Bronx, New York, 10451! About The Position Unit Notes Department: Psychiatric (Adult) | RN *Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS. Need CPI or PMCS prior to start. BSN preferred.* - Beds: 27 beds - Nurse: Patient Ratios: 1:8 - Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS. Need CPI or PMCS prior to start. BSN preferred. - Common diagnoses: 18 adults, schizophrenic, bipolar, schizoaffective, substance abuse, intellectually challenged population- some placement issues, admitted from ER- medically stable. No detox or rehab patients, those go to another unit. - Experience: Must have 1 year in Psych experience. Ok with first time travelers. - Do you ever have IV's on this unit?: No - Charge Nurse: Charge Nurse- assistant nursing care coordinators run the unit 24 hours, 2 in am and 1 at night, travelers could be placed in charge role. Support from all hours- charge at max 5-6 patients. - Do you use physical restraints on this unit?: 4 points, leather- changing to another, want nursing to have experience, and will be covered in orientation. - Patient Care Technicians: PCTs- Job Duties: safety checks, room checks, vitals, weights on Saturday, ADLs, directly observing patient care, rounding every 15 minutes, phlebotomy (must have prior experience- will do some re-education on unit), blood glucose checks, 1:1s, and assisting nursing staff as needed. - Is RT available if needed? If patients have oxygen or need treatments does RT do these?: Home cpap and bipap, rarely used. Have to make a consult if low pulse ox, and likely transfer as they become a 1:1 when patients need continuous oxygen. - Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips?: No - Shifts & Scheduling: RN start at 7a-730p, 7p-730a. PCT Shifts: Days 0700-1530, Evenings 1500-2330, Nights 2300-0730. Travelers to give availability and they will do their best to accommodate requests, but ask travelers to stay flexible and fill gaps in permanent scheduling; do not guarantee block scheduling. Excessive call-ins are taken seriously and could lead to termination. - Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend. - Holiday Requirements: At least 2-3 in a year. - Is there call or a standby requirement?: None, in emergency might as to pick up. - Floating Requirements: Travelers are first to float. Float to any psych to adults and children units, psych emergency- crisis area, 5 beds/acute phase, detox, rehab. - Scrub Color: Royal Blue - Unit Specific Orientation: 3 days on this units and will orient to some units that you can float to. Date Entered On: 8/14/2024 28369537EXPTEMP 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life.

Location: Bronx, New York, US

Posted Date: 9/17/2025