Travel Psychiatric RN - Behavioral Health Float Pool - per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Float for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Float

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 10/19/2025

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type: Travel

Behavioral Health Float Pool

Psych RN Nights & EOW 36hrs.

1) Unit Name: Behavioral Health Float Pool Psych RN.

2) Brief Unit Description: This position will float to various mental health units throughout the hospital (Pedi, Adult & Geri Psych).

3) Years of Experience Required: 2 years minimum.

4) Skill Sets Required: Trauma informed, patient-centered, and verbally capable of de-escalating patients. We treat patients with diverse types of mental health issues (anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, dual diagnosis patients detox here on the unit while treating mental health issues), and some medically acute patients (IVs, CPAPs, wound and diabetic care). Proficient in using automatic medication dispensing system (Omni Cell); proficient in electronic health records documentation, preferably EPIC; proficient in the use of psychotropic medications and side effects. Able to assume the role of charge nurse. Able to complete admissions and discharges. Competent in the use of IV pumps; competent in care of a diabetic patient.

5) Clinician to Patient Ratio: Unit specific. Pedi Psych is: 1 to 3. Adult & Geri Psych is 1:7 or 8.

6) Patient Population: Children Ages 3-17, Adults, and Geriatric Adults 66+.

7) EMR (Charting System): EPIC.

8) Floating Required: Yes, to all behavioral health areas within the Epstein Units and AMHU.

9) Rotating Shifts Required: Yes, for Day Rotate (7a-7p, 11a-11p & 7p-7a). Rotation not required for Night Shift.

10) Certifications Required: Massachusetts RN License. AHA BLS, Certification in De-escalation.

11) Additional Information: AVADE training offered on-site as well as lead EKG training. Knowledge of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health rules and regulations.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN Psych About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You're not just a number at Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.

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