Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,928 per week

Company: Amergis Healthcare Staffing
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Duration: 52 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Amergis Staffing is looking for RN's in the Chattanooga area! Here are some quick facts below! - Night's available - Year contract - Weekly pay - Benefits available The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. The PMH RN works in a variety of settings and provides comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities when applicable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility setting Partners with individuals to achieve their recovery goals Provides health promotion and maintenance Conducts intake screening, evaluation, and triage Provides case management Teaches self-care activities Administers and monitors psychobiological treatment regimens Practices crisis intervention and stabilization Engages in psychiatric rehabilitation and intervention Educates patients, families, and communities Coordinates care within interdisciplinary teams Evaluates signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in psychiatric and medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions Has strong awareness and understanding of suicide prevention Understands community resources and outpatient programs for mental health and substance use disorders Adheres to Facility/Client procedures and protocols at all times Performs other duties as assigned/necessary Minimum Requirements: Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency program when applicable Current CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required Computer proficiency required Must be at least 18 years of age - Nights - EOW required - 2 week Paid Orientation About Amergis Healthcare Staffing Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education. Benefits Holiday Pay Weekly pay Medical benefits 401k retirement plan License and certification reimbursement Sick pay

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