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Wichita, KS
Psychiatric Nurse – Inpatient Behavioral Health | Wichita, KS
Contract Details
- Duration: 16 weeks | Start Date: October 18, 2026
- Shift: 4 x 12-hour days | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Schedule: Every other weekend required; no call
- Holiday Commitment: 2 of 3 holidays required
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 per week
About the Role
This inpatient psychiatric nursing position supports a behavioral health unit serving patients with acute mental health needs. Candidates should be comfortable working in a structured behavioral health environment with a focus on patient safety, therapeutic milieu management, and psychiatric care across a range of diagnoses.
Dress Code: Ceil blue scrubs
Required for Submission
- Active RN license (verified through Nursys)
- Skills checklist
- 2 professional references
Required for Onboarding
- EKG competency exam
- Core competency assessment
- Color vision screening
- Point-of-care glucose testing competency
- Standard immunization documentation (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, Influenza, TB screening)
- Criminal background check
- Drug screen (11-panel)
- Fit test
Ideal Candidate
- Inpatient psychiatric nursing experience
- Strong de-escalation and therapeutic communication skills
- Comfortable with fast-paced behavioral health environments