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Wichita, KS
Adult Psychiatry – Registered Nurse | Wichita, KS
Nights | 4 x 12 | 13-Week Contract
This position supports an inpatient adult psychiatric unit on a night shift schedule (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM). Candidates should be comfortable working with adults experiencing acute behavioral health conditions in an inpatient setting.
Shift & Schedule
- 4 x 12-hour night shifts
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call obligations
Unit Details
- Adult inpatient psychiatry
- Float to similar behavioral health units on the same campus may be required
- Scrub color: Ceil blue
Contract Details
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: November 29, 2026
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
Required Credentials (at Submission)
- Active RN license (Nursys verification)
- Completed skills checklist
- Two professional references
- BH-specific nursing competency documentation
Onboarding Requirements
- Immunization records: MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza
- TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/T-spot)
- 11-panel drug screen
- Background check
- Color vision assessment
- EKG exam and core competency testing
- Valid driver's license or state ID
Ideal candidates will have prior inpatient psychiatric nursing experience and confidence managing acute behavioral health presentations in a structured inpatient environment.