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Psychiatric Travel Nurse JobsPsychiatric travel nurse jobs are not as common in the travel nursing field as some of the other specialties; however, there are opportunities available. It is important that a Psychiatric travel nurse be flexible with the location of the position since that aren't as many options available for this type of travel nursing specialty. Psychiatric travel nurses can work with adults or adolescents. Assignment lengths generally range from 4 to 13 weeks. When looking for psychiatric travel nurse jobs, it is important that a nurse have at least two years of experience in psychiatric nursing. Additionally, nurses will need to have BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications. In order to take a position as a psychiatric travel nurse the nurse must be licensed to work in the state they will be taking a travel nursing job. Licensing requirements vary from state to state. Psychiatric travel nursing positions are very rewarding. Psychiatric travel nurses often earn a higher wage compared to staff nurses in addition to bonuses, comprehensive benefits and paid travel and housing. |
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