Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health / Adult Psychiatric

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health / Adult Psychiatric\n

Location: Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 8 & 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (Days/Nights)
Schedule: Rotating schedule including weekends and holidays
Start Date: Start date is typically within approximately 2 weeks after offer acceptance and completion of onboarding/credentialing requirements.

Job Highlights\n

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• 13-week travel nursing assignment
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• Adult Behavioral Health Unit
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• Charge Nurse responsibilities included
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• Mentor-supported orientation program
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• No floating to other departments
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• Team nursing care model
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• Adult psychiatric patient population
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Job Overview\n

We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel contract opportunity in Hilo, Hawaii. The RN will provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for adult behavioral health patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support safe, patient-centered outcomes.

Key Responsibilities\n

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• Assess and monitor behavioral health patients.
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• Administer medications and prescribed treatments.
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• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
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• Provide patient and family education.
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• Document accurately within the electronic medical record.
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• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
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• Perform Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
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• Maintain patient safety using crisis prevention techniques.
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Qualifications\n

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• Active Hawaii RN License required by assignment start date (candidates without a Hawaii license may apply upon offer acceptance but must obtain licensure before starting).
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• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health/Psychiatric RN experience.
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• Current BLS certification.
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• Current NCI or other approved Crisis Prevention certification.
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• Experience working with adult psychiatric patients.
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• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
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Unit Information\n

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• Adult Behavioral Health
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• 12-bed unit
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• Team nursing model
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• No floating required
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• Mentor-based orientation
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• Professional dress code
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EMR\n

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• EPIC
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Important Information\n

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• Travelers must arrive on Thursday before the scheduled start date to complete the required Employee Health appointment on Friday.
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• Guaranteed hours are not specified.
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• Holiday coverage is required.
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• 1099 contractors are not accepted.
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Why Consider This Assignment?\n

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• Beautiful Hawaii location
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• Behavioral Health specialty experience
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• Supportive orientation program
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• Opportunity to expand psychiatric nursing skills
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• Collaborative interdisciplinary care environment
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Apply Today\n

If you're an experienced Behavioral Health RN seeking your next travel assignment in Hawaii, we'd love to connect with you.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.