Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in Bronx, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Strong medical assessment capability; Med-Surg experience preferred
Psych experience and detox experience
RN Psychiatric Unit 1 year recent exp required and NY RN license required
Required Certifications
ACLS, BLS (AHA), BronxCare Hospital Center - Grand Concourse Campus De-escalation Training
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
Must be proficient in :
Phlebotomy
EKG acquisition
Ability to assess detox symptoms
IV USE
No routine IVs on the unit
IVs may be started only in emergencies
EMR
Allscripts
PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS
No restraints used
Patients experiencing severe DTs will be transferred
Unit
Detox RN - 3rd Floor | B08022
Unit Type
Psychiatric Unit
Care Setting
Acute
FLOATING REQUIREMENTS
Travelers float first.
Possible float locations :
Rehab unit (sister unit)
Clinic (PRN support)
Psych units (adult or adolescent) — security escorts for nights
Shift Length
12
Guaranteed Hours
34.5 hours per week
Years of Experience
1 Years
DETOX UNIT — SUMMARY
Department : Detox
Maximum Census : 20 patients
Staffing Ratios :
RNs : 2 nurses for 20 patients (1 : 10 ratio) — same for days & nights
Techs : 2 patient care technicians per shift
Charge Nurse : ANCC (Assistant Nursing Care Coordinator) functions as charge; takes a patient assignment and is counted among the 2 RNs
PCM : Available during business hours; by phone after hours
REQUIRED CREDENTIALS
Mandatory : BLS
ACLS
One de-escalation certification prior to start :
Handle With Care
TRUST Training
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
PMCS (Preventing & Managing Crisis Situations)
MOAB
Preferred : PALS (for floating)
PATIENT POPULATION
Adults 18+ typically arriving directly from the streets, staying 4–5 days before transfer to Rehab.
Common Conditions :
Medical : HTN, diabetes, complications of substance use
Behavioral Health : Bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, other psychiatric comorbidities
Substance Use Disorder leading to medical and behavioral instability
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
Strong medical assessment capability; Med-Surg experience preferred
Psych experience not required but helpful
Must be proficient in :
Phlebotomy
EKG acquisition
Ability to assess detox symptoms
IV USE
No routine IVs on the unit
IVs may be started only in emergencies
EMR
Allscripts
PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS
No restraints used
Patients experiencing severe DTs will be transferred
SUPPORT STAFF
2 Techs per Shift
Duties include :
Q15-minute safety rounding
Vitals
Room checks
Weights (Saturdays)
ADLs
Direct patient observation
Phlebotomy
Blood glucose checks
EKGs
1 : 1 observation
Assist RN as needed
RT : Not available
Telemetry : None; RNs perform EKGs as needed
SCHEDULING
Weekends : Every other weekend
Call / Standby : None
Attendance : High priority – excessive call-outs / tardiness may result in termination
Block scheduling not guaranteed
FLOATING REQUIREMENTS
Travelers float first.
Possible float locations :
Rehab unit (sister unit)
Clinic (PRN support)
Psych units (adult or adolescent) — security escorts for nights
Orientation required :
1 shift inpatient psych
1 shift LRC
1 shift CPEP
1 shift Detox
SCRUB COLORS
RNs : Royal Blue
LPNs : Kelly Green
PCTs / CNAs / MAs : Maroon Red
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Travel Nurse Rn Rehabilitation • The Bronx, NY, US