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Origin Travel Nurses

RN - Behavioral Health

Origin Travel Nurses, Ottumwa, Iowa, United States, 52501

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Job Details ARMStaffing is looking for RN - Behavioral Health in Ottumwa, Iowa

Shift: 3x12 Days

Unit Details: 422135131 - BH IP Unit 2, 422135190 - BH Adult

Job Description: As a Behavioral Health RN, you'll care for patients with psychiatric conditions, emotional disorders, and substance abuse challenges. You’ll assess mental health needs, implement individualized care plans, and support patient safety in a secure, therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, and document patient mental health status and behaviors

Administer medications and monitor for side effects or reactions

Implement therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques

Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams

Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and coping strategies

Maintain a safe environment in accordance with facility policies and state regulations

Requirements

Active RN license (Compact license preferred)

BLS certification required; CPI or PMAB certification preferred

Minimum 1 year of recent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience

Strong communication, observation, and crisis management skills

Ability to remain calm and supportive in high-stress situations

Benefits

Health & Retirement Benefits Day‑1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more.

Complimentary Onboarding We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster.

On‑Call Support We have on‑call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction.

401k Retirement Savings Plan After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.

Recruiter Matching When you apply with ARMS, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.

Honestly, there's so much more … like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on.

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

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