Psych

Psychiatric Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced psychiatric nurse for a night shift role working Monday–Friday, 11 PM–7 AM (40 hours/week). This is a 13-week contract with every-other-weekend coverage and no on-call requirements.

Clinical Setting

You'll provide care across psychiatric units serving acute patients with major mental health illnesses, including those presenting with violence, aggression, mania, and self-harm behaviors. The facility treats geriatric, adolescent, and adult populations. Patient-to-nurse ratios vary by unit and shift.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in a fast-paced psychiatric environment
• Utilize de-escalation and therapeutic communication techniques
• Float across campus units as needed to maintain flexibility
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to support patient safety and recovery
• Demonstrate competency in restraint protocols and crisis intervention

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license (or compact/multistate license)
• Minimum 15 months psychiatric/behavioral health experience
• Experience across all age groups (geriatric, adolescent, adult)
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Valid driver's license
• De-escalation training (MOAB, MAB, or CPI preferred; can complete during onboarding)

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted with 12 months of psychiatric experience
• Recent inpatient psychiatric experience highly preferred
• You may be required to work 1–2 of 3 scheduled summer or winter holidays
• Scrubs: Navy blue, solids

Orientation dates available: 11/9, 11/23, 12/7, 12/23