Adventure Awaits: Psychiatric Nursing in Iowa's Heart
Job Description – Psych RN | Council Bluffs, IA | Night Shift Staffing Medical USA is seeking an experienced Psychiatric RN for a contract opportunity in Council Bluffs, Iowa, working in a behavioral health setting serving adult and pediatric patients. Position Details: Specialty: Psych RN Location: Council Bluffs, IA Shift: 12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday Weekly Blended Package: $2,340 $30.35/hr taxable $1,246/week non-taxable $69/hr OT & holiday Interview: Manager interview Clinical involvement: No clinical interview Radius: Must live 50+ miles from the facility Charting: Epic experience helpful Scrubs: Navy blue Unit Information: General Adult Unit: 14 beds Special Care: 8 beds Kids Unit: 14 beds Nurses may work with both adult and pediatric patients.
Typical adult ratio: 1:6–1:7 CNA ratio: approximately 1:14 when fully staffed Common Patient Diagnoses: Schizophrenia Anxiety Bipolar disorder Depression Suicidal ideation Other behavioral health diagnoses Requirements: Strong psychiatric/behavioral health experience Excellent de-escalation and communication skills Ability to manage up to 7 patients, including admissions and discharges Epic experience preferred Ability to work with both adult and pediatric populations Driver's license required at submission for the 50-mile radius verification Orientation & Exam: 1 shift orientation with Adults 1 shift orientation with Kids RN must complete a Pass/Fail exam on Friday Exam is open-book with resources provided Minimum passing score: 90% Failure to achieve 90% may result in termination Important Eligibility Rule: Candidates must be 50+ miles from the facility and cannot currently be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity.
No: drips, telemetry, floating, regular call/standby, or charge nurse/house supervisor responsibilities.