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To be considered for this Behavioral Health/Psych RN travel position in Rapid City, SD , candidates need: Experience and
At least 1 year of experience. The posting does not specify whether that year must be psychiatric nursing. First-time travelers are accepted only with more than 2 years of experience .
Completion of a board-approved nursing program and RN authorization to practice in South Dakota . Epic experience is required.
BLS and CPI. CPI is preferred before starting but may be obtained on assignment. Required clinical
Willingness to care for both adults and pediatric psychiatric patients ages 5–17 . Verbal de-escalation and the ability to assist with physical holds, takedowns, and restraints when necessary. Psychiatric assessments, Columbia suicide risk screening, admission screening, care plans, discharge planning, and safety rounds every 15 minutes.
Oral/injectable medication administration, minor wound care, glucose checks, vital signs, and telephone/verbal orders. Strong communication, group teaching skills, and a team nursing approach. EKG training is provided.
Schedule and flexibility: 12-hour nights, 8 p.m.–8:30 a.m., with 36 guaranteed hours weekly. Every-other-weekend availability; the posting also describes possible combinations of 8- and 12-hour shifts. Blocked scheduling is not accommodated.
Must work 2 of 4 holidays ; working Thanksgiving or Christmas allows the other off. No requested time off during the first 3 weeks of August for the Sturgis Bike Rally. Other time off requires approval.
Must float among the facility’s three behavioral health floors and potentially to other assignments within scope. May be placed on low-census call and may be expected to precept students. Travel eligibility: Must live at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility .
Former permanent employees must wait 1 full year before returning as travelers.