Position: Travel Registered Nurse Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Weekly Pay: $2,299 Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a full-time Travel Registered Nurse for a client in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This role requires at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric setting. Additional compensation for lodging, meals, and incidentals is available. Apply today for more details! Schedule: + 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM and/or 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Monday to Friday (8-hour shifts) + 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM every third weekend (12-hour shifts) + Rotating third weekend is determined by initial schedule placement + Holidays as needed + Based on patient needs + Overtime may be possible on an as-needed basis Requirements: + Active, unrestricted Alabama state RN license or compact state license + CPR/BLS certification + Minimum of 1 year of experience in a dedicated mental health or psychiatric setting + Ability to recognize medical and psychiatric emergencies + Effective communication skills, both verbal and written + Ability to interact with various types of people in delicate, frustrating, or tense situations + Ability to make independent decisions and take moderate risks in situations not covered by existing procedures + Proficiency in providing care utilizing nursing processes, standards of care, and nursing plans of care + Supervisory skills + Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and training programs and establish priorities + Ability to operate medical equipment + Ability to provide education to patients Responsibilities: + Promote a program environment conducive to patient stabilization and growth + Complete assessments of patients + Plan effective therapeutic programs for patients + Develop and implement patient care plans + Supervise program staff + Communicate appropriately with patients and families + Monitor the environment for safety + Communicate patient data to appropriate team members + Participate in meetings, staff development trainings, and continuing education opportunities as required + Administer medication and treatment as prescribed + Provide basic direct patient care + Ensure compliance with hospital standards Competencies: + Working knowledge of medical terminology and patient care + Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task + Detail-oriented with superior follow-through skills + Ability to interact with all levels of personnel + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Strong computer skills; proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel + Strong data entry skills; must have speed and accuracy Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.