Travel RN — Behavioral Health (Detox/Substance Abuse)

Ref #: D-RN-366741

Location: Penn Run, PA | Type: Contract/Travel | Start: ASAP | Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week
Compensation: Travel: $1,804/36 hours • Local: $1,735/36 hours

Join a behavioral health/detox team providing acute care for patients experiencing substance withdrawal and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. You will conduct assessments, manage withdrawal and medication protocols, and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license for Pennsylvania
• Current CPR/BLS (ACLS preferred per facility)
• Experience in behavioral health, detox, psychiatric, or substance abuse settings preferred
• Strong clinical assessment skills for withdrawal and mental health presentations
• Ability to remain calm and professional managing high-acuity behavioral situations

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough nursing assessments for detox and behavioral health patients
• Monitor and manage withdrawal symptoms (alcohol, opioids, other substances)
• Administer medications as ordered, including MAT and PRNs
• Observe and respond to behavioral changes, mental health symptoms, and clinical decline
• Implement safety measures for suicide risk, elopement, and other precautions
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, counselors, and the interdisciplinary team
• Support admission/intake screening and discharge planning
• Provide patient education on recovery, relapse prevention, and medication adherence
• Adhere to facility policies, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements

If you are skilled in clinical assessment, medication management, and crisis de-escalation in behavioral health settings, this assignment offers meaningful work in a fast-paced environment.