Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
San Diego, California
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

$1,600-2,099/week

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Certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC are mentioned. Certain certifications have specific requirements, please refer to the details under 'additional_info'.
State License - Copy of Professional License required for RRTs & Phlebotomists

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Job requirements

Schedule information

Shift: 5x8s variable start times (days, evenings, or nights)
Requested Time Off: Must work 2 of the 3 Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s)

Unit specific information

Unit Details: 5 - 18 years of age
Locked unit
24 bed unit
Ratio: 6:1
Patient Population: Depression, Psychosis, Anxiety disorders, Substance abuse, Autism, ADHD/ADD

Additional Details

Valid photo ID is required. Must have front and back copies. Traveler must present on their first day.
Orientation Information - sent out on the Thursday before a Monday start. The candidate must bring the following docs on their first day: Driver's license or valid photo ID, Professional license hard copy (RN license, OT license etc), All certifications needed for the position

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