RN Psych in Canon City Colorado

The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. The PMH RN works in a variety of settings and provides comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities when applicable. Minimum Requirements: + Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing + Current CPR if applicable + TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age Position Details: Length of Contract: 13 Weeks Shift: 8a-9p - Days will Vary and Change. Must Have Schedule Flexibility Hours: 36 Hours/Week (Must Work Weekends) Local Pay: $56/hr. Travel Pay: $2,614/wk. Location: Canon City, Colorado Start Date: 2 weeks from offer. Assignment Notes: + Working with children ages 10-18. + Sub-Acute and Acute units - Would prefer someone that could float between the two. + Dealing with children that have trauma including self destructive behaviors, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, etc. Duties of assignment are (but not limited to): + Medication passes + Medication Administration Records + Physical restraint assessment + Medical assessments + Medication deliveries - ordering, refilling,checking in, stocking, medication counts + Injections/blood sugar checks + Contacting guardians with information + Records pulling + Medical clinic + Provider Collaboration + All acute care outsideof emergent needs, including full assessments and focal assessments + Collaborating with the Psych provider for ordersrelated to restraints and seclusion + Collaborating with the Medical providers fororders related to testing + Collect UAs for infection and drug screens + Collect swabs for infectious disease + Admissions + Discharges + Collaboration with the Medical Administrator forscheduling of needed appointments + Tracking specialty care/labs Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2025-12-05