- Specialty
- Psych
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/28/2026
Job description
Bestica is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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48hrs an option
ACTIVE BLUE CARD CPI REQUIRED TO SUBMIT
Requested Skill Set: Ability to assess patients' mental health status, including recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral problems. This involves taking thorough patient histories, observing behavior, and using diagnostic tools.
Care Planning: Developing individualized care plans based on the needs of patients with mental health and behavioral issues. This includes setting goals, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
Medication Management: Administering psychiatric medications and monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions. Knowledge of psychotropic medications
Must have:
Crisis Intervention: Providing immediate, short-term support to patients in crisis (e.g., suicidal ideation, aggression). This includes de-escalation techniques and appropriate medication management.
Advanced skills needed:
Therapeutic Communication: Building trust and rapport with patients through effective communication skills, active listening, and empathy.
Certifications Required:
· Documentation system: Meditech
BLS and CPI
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About Bestica
We are a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare sectors to the DoD, Federal and Commercial markets. Our guiding principle and core values help us care for our people and the community; and build a culture of excellence which in turn helps us achieve our organizational objective of exceeding customer’s expectations in each and every project. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we were founded in 2005 and are certified as an 8(a) Business.
Benefits
- Referral bonus