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Posted 06 August, 2026

RN - Psych

TalentBurst, Inc.
Winston-Salem, NC, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Title: RN - Psych

Location: Winston-Salem North Carolina

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Day Shift - 36 Shift Information: 0630-1900 Clinical Interviewing: Yes manager to conduct final interview On Call, Call Back Requirements: None Weekend Rotation: EOW Holiday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidays Floating Requirements: Yes, to Peds Behavioral Health

About Facility:
  • 885 licensed beds
  • Level 1 Trauma Designation
  • Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
  • Chest Pain Center
  • Stroke Center
Unit Information:
  • Beds: 24
  • Census 18-20/day
Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years in Psych nursing
  • Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Adults 18 - Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Suicidal Ideation,

Patient Ratios:
  • RN: 1:6
  • MHT: 1:12
Required Licensure & Certifications: BLS, CPI

Skills required:
  • Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care, strong interpersonal and de-escalation communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, solid written and oral communication skills, ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels.
  • De-escalation, experience with physical restraints, medical restraints, medication passes, comfortability to run groups (not required), documentation.
  • May have patients who are recently Postpartum, if they have compounding psych diagnoses requiring inpatient treatment.
  • Open Day room unit all dx not a designated detox center, but some people are naturally detoxing.
Support within the Department:
  • CNA: Yes
  • MHT: Yes
  • Duties provides patient care to psychiatric patients as directed by a RN and according to the plan established by the treatment team. Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and family members through participation in department and team treatment programs.
  • Receptionist/HUC: Yes
  • Charge nurse: Yes
  • Phlebotomy: Yes
  • IV/VAT Team: No
  • Resource Nurse: Rapid Response Team
  • RT 24/7: Yes
  • Hospitalist 24/7: Yes
  • Intensivist 24/7: Yes
  • Telemetry monitoring/tech: N/A
Technology/Equipment:
  • EMR: Encompass/Epic
  • IV Pump: Alaris
  • Med dispensing: Omnicell
  • Post partum - Breast pumps, BiPAP patients w/comorbidities.
Unit specific equipment: seclusion room/Restraint bed and Restraint Chair

Floating: If yes, where: Yes, to Peds Behavioral Health

Orientation (facility and unit):
  • NEO
  • 2 days departmental
Other notes:
  • Scrub Color: Royal Blue
  • Parking: Free employee parking
  • Unit Culture: patient centered, highly dependable, and strong teamwork

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

\nCompany Description

Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA