Psych

Psychiatric Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

Join the facility's psychiatric nursing team for a 13-week assignment working nights (19:00–07:00). This is a full-time role with 48 guaranteed hours per week, starting December 14, 2026.

Unit Details

You'll float across five psychiatric units serving diverse patient populations:

• Adolescent unit (ages 12–18)
• Adult units ranging from lower to higher acuity, including patients with thought disorders
• Senior lifestyle unit

Key Responsibilities

• Assess mental health status and recognize psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral issues
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with measurable goals
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications; identify side effects and adverse reactions
• Provide crisis intervention using de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing suicidal ideation, aggression, or acute behavioral changes
• Use therapeutic communication to build trust and rapport
• Monitor vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects

Requirements

• Current BLS certification
• Active CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required at time of submission
• Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and psychotropic drug management

Uniform

Nurses wear blue scrubs.

Schedule

Night shifts, 7 days per week. Days off are not guaranteed unless specified in your contract.