Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Travel
Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need
Facility: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals
Department: Ascension Premiere Staffing - Behavioral Health
Schedule: Night Shift | 48 hours per week
Gross Rate up to $2,787 per week
About the role
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Provide care to behavioral health patients per facility policies.
- Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and develop nursing plans of care aligned with the master treatment plan.
- Participate in conferences to plan and revise age-specific and problem-specific goals and interventions.
- Lead or co-lead group therapy sessions.
- Monitor patient responses and collaborate with the treatment team to adjust nursing plans and objectives as needed.
Requirements
- Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Preferred qualifications
- 1+ year of recent experience in Behavioral Health in acute care setting