Job Description
LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in White Hall, Arkansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Psychiatric
- Discipline : RN
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, days
- Employment Type : Travel
Job Title : Travel RN – Psychiatric / Behavioral Health (Day Shift, Float) Location : Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital, White Hall, AR Shift : 7 : 00 AM – 7 : 00 PM Contract Type : Travel Assignment Duration : 13 Weeks (with potential for extension)
Job Summary : Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in the Psychiatric / Behavioral Health unit at Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital in White Hall, Arkansas. This is a float position within the Lifepoint Behavioral Health system, requiring flexibility to support multiple units as needed. The ideal candidate will provide safe, therapeutic care to patients with behavioral health needs, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities :
Provide direct nursing care to patients in psychiatric / behavioral health settingsFloat between units as assigned, adapting quickly to different patient populations and workflowsMonitor patient conditions, administer medications, and document care accuratelyCollaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plansSupport patients through crisis intervention and therapeutic communicationEducate patients and families on treatment plans, coping strategies, and discharge instructionsEnsure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standardsMaintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staffRequirements :
Active RN license in Arkansas or compact stateMinimum 2 years of recent psychiatric / behavioral health experienceCurrent BLS certification (ACLS preferred)Strong communication, de-escalation, and critical thinking skillsAbility to work independently and adapt to multiple units as a float nurseCompletion of all onboarding and compliance requirements