Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,642 per week in Winston-Salem North, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Winston-Salem North, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,642 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: 6/8/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified Psych RN in Winston-Salem North, North Carolina!

JOB DESCRIPTION
RN - Psych

Shift: 12hr Day Shift - 36
Shift Information: 0630-1900
On Call, Call Back Requirements: No Call
Weekend Rotation: Every Other
Holiday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
Floating Requirements: Yes, to Peds Behavioral Health

About Facility:
o Winston-Salem, NC 27157
o 885 licensed beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center

Unit Information:
o Beds: 24
§ Census 18-20/day
o Minimum Years of Experience require: 2 years in Psych nursing
o Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes
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Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Adults 18+ - Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Suicidal Ideation,

Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:6

Required Licensure & Certifications:
o BLS, CPI
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Skills required:
o Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care, strong interpersonal and de-escalation communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, solid written and oral communication skills, ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels.
o De-escalation, experience with physical restraints, medical restraints, medication passes, comfortability to run groups (not required), documentation.
o May have patients who are recently Postpartum, if they have compounding psych diagnoses requiring inpatient treatment.
o Open Day room unit – all dx – not a designated detox center, but some people are naturally detoxing.

Support within the Department:
o CNA: Yes
o MHT: Yes
Duties – provides patient care to psychiatric patients as directed by a RN and according to the plan established by the treatment team. Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and family members through participation in department and team treatment programs.
o Receptionist/HUC: Yes
o Charge nurse: Yes
o Phlebotomy: Yes
o IV/VAT Team: No
o Resource Nurse: Rapid Response Team
o RT 24/7: Yes
o Hospitalist 24/7: Yes
o Intensivist 24/7: Yes
o Telemetry monitoring/tech: N/A

Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Encompass/Epic
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Post partum - Breast pumps, BiPAP – patients' w/comorbidities.
o Unit specific equipment: seclusion room/Restraint bed and Restraint Chair

Floating: If yes, where
o Yes, to Peds Behavioral Health

Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental

Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other
o No call
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
o Shift times: 0630-1900
o Schedule cycle: 6 weeks schedule

Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Royal Blue
o Parking: Free employee parking
o Unit Culture: patient centered, highly dependable, and strong teamwork

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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