Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,039 per week in Kansas City, MO

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 22, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Kansas City, MO Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,039 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 8 Weeks Start Date: 3/9/2026 About the Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health Duration: 8 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Hours Experience: 2 Years Required License: Current Nursing License Certifications: - MANDT Patient Restraint Certification (provided if not currently certified) - Trauma Informed Care Training - Zero Suicide Training - BLS Must-Have: - 2 Years of Experience in Pediatric Behavioral Health - Patient Ratio Experience of 1:12 Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Pediatric Behavioral Health. The nurse will work in an acute in-patient behavioral health setting. Ratios for patient care are 1:12 during days and nights. Every candidate must have at least 2 years of experience, including experience in a 1:12 patient ratio environment. First-time travelers are accepted. The nurse is required to work shifts that include every Sunday night, every Friday night, or every other Friday night. Floating between departments is not required. Certifications must be current and include MANDT, Trauma-Informed Care, Zero Suicide Training, and BLS. Preferred skills include experience in various treatment settings such as child and adolescent care, eating disorders, forensic, inpatient, outpatient, and substance use treatment. Experience caring for patients with anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, and self-injurious behavior is a plus. The nurse will be involved in medication administration and must be familiar with delivering medications via different methods. Candidates must be knowledgeable of emergency care protocols, including CPR and physical hold protocols. Legal aspects such as the use of seclusion and voluntary/involuntary commitment procedures are critical to this role. Therapeutic approaches should include behavior management techniques and crisis intervention. Strong communication skills for interpreting and conveying lab values are essential. Seclusion protocols and procedures must be practiced consistently. The position requires compliance with all time-sensitive processing protocols. Documentation must be completed promptly upon contract signing. The role requires individuals with a documented history of specialty experience within the past 12 months without gaps in employment exceeding 90 days. References from supervisory levels are required. Candidates must pass a drug screening process. Lab testing must be completed within a specified timeframe after signing the contract. Severe penalties will apply for late submission of required documentation. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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