Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse. Contract.

Location
Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
109 Bee Street.
Charleston, South Carolina.

Pay
$40 to $48 per hour.

Schedule
• Inpatient psychiatric unit.
• 12 hour shifts.
• Day shift 0730 to 2000.
• Night shift 1930 to 0800.
• Weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays.
• Alternating weekends preferred.

Position Overview
You provide inpatient psychiatric nursing care for adult and geriatric veterans. You support patient safety, crisis stabilization, detox care, and therapeutic treatment plans in an acute behavioral health setting.

Key Duties
• Provide direct inpatient psychiatric nursing care.
• Perform mental health assessments and CIWA scoring.
• Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Manage detox and withdrawal symptoms.
• Maintain patient safety and therapeutic environment.
• Insert and maintain peripheral IV lines.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families.
• Document care in the VA electronic health record.
• Transport patients to procedures when required.

Requirements
• Active unrestricted RN license in any US state or territory.
• Minimum two years inpatient mental health experience.
• Experience within the last six months.
• AHA BLS and CPR required.
• Strong crisis management and patient safety skills.
• Ability to pass VA credentialing and background screening.
• COVID 19 vaccination or approved exemption.

Contract Details
• Non personal services contract.
• Base year with option years.
• Local candidates preferred.

How to Apply
Submit resume and proof of current BLS to Kevin@allmedstaffinginc.com.