Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit

Location

Ottumwa, IA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Behavioral Health Unit. The ideal candidate will possess strong assessment skills and the ability to provide compassionate care to patients with mental health challenges, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients within the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Monitor patient health status and administer medications as prescribed.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with an interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct patient assessments and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Document patient care activities in the electronic health record.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• MUST have Iowa SING background check clearance (Criminal and Child Abuse checks).
• All background checks must be fully cleared prior to start.
• Mandatory reporter certification required for both Child and Adult.
• 10-panel drug test including opiates.
• Current titers for MMR, Hep B, Varicella, and TB within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Behavioral Health Unit or Psychiatric nursing is required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!