Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,436 to $1,636 per week in Hickory, NC

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Hickory
Posted on: June 30, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with ARMStaffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Hickory, North Carolina, 28601! Pay Information $1,436 to $1,636 per week About The Position ARMStaffing is looking for RN - Behavioral Health in Hickory, North Carolina Shift: 3x12 Days Unit Details: Lifepoint Health (490) Job Description: As a Behavioral Health RN, you'll care for patients with psychiatric conditions, emotional disorders, and substance abuse challenges. You’ll assess mental health needs, implement individualized care plans, and support patient safety in a secure, therapeutic environment. Key Responsibilities: Assess, monitor, and document patient mental health status and behaviors Administer medications and monitor for side effects or reactions Implement therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and coping strategies Maintain a safe environment in accordance with facility policies and state regulations Requirements: Active RN license (Compact license preferred) BLS certification required; CPI or PMAB certification preferred Minimum 1 year of recent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience Strong communication, observation, and crisis management skills Ability to remain calm and supportive in high-stress situations At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer: Health & Retirement Benefits Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more… Complimentary Onboarding We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster. On-Call Support We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction. 401k Retirement Savings Plan After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match. Recruiter Matching When you apply with ARMS, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty. Honestly, there's so much more like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on. We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why: SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019 SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023 Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023 Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options! (Ext. ID: 931453) () 27737850EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding 5. RN Job Description BLS Behavioral Health Skills Checklist Core Mandatory Part I (Relias) Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing-Relias) Core Mandatory Part III (Relias) Psychiatric RN (Acute) RN Pharmacology 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery.

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