RN – Emergency Room

Specialty: Emergency Room
Facility: The University Of Kansas Hospital
State License: KS
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: 12h Night
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Description: Specialty: ERFacility: The University Of Kansas HospitalState License: KSCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: 12h NightGuaranteed Hours: Description: Subcontractor Note:Location: 4000 Cambridge Ave. Kansas City, KS 66160Class/Area: Emergency Room Psych RNBill Rate: $83.50 before administrative feesStart Date: 1/5/2026Scheduled details: 12hr Nights; 1900-0700 3x a week Experience Requirements: Must have 1yr of exp in the ER and 1yr exp in Psych(Hospital preferred) | Must have experience with assessments to determine disposition for psych patients as well as experience working with violent patients | PLS nurses have three primary responsibilities: 1) Direct Patient Care: Provide primary nursing care to two high-risk psychiatric patients in the ED, including medication administration, restraint use, de-escalation, and coordinating inpatient or state hospital placement. 2) Psychiatric Evaluation: Assess all psych patients entering the ER, determine appropriate disposition (e.g., inpatient, discharge, involuntary hold), and coordinate necessary steps like placement, safety planning, and transport. 3) Crisis Response: Respond to Behavioral Response Team (BRT) calls across the hospital to manage escalated patients through de-escalation, setting limits, restraint, and supporting bedside staff alongside police and nurse managers.License/ Certification Requirements: KS or Compact RN | BLSIf applicableFloating Requirements: NoneWeekend Requirements: Not required may be asked to work 1-2 a monthOn-Call Requirements: NoneHoliday Requirements: Required based on unit needsNew Graduate? NoNotes: This is a highly independent role where ED physicians rely on the THP s psychiatric assessment and disposition plan after medical clearance. Strong psych nursing skills are essential, and more experience is required due to the ED setting|KU is a nicotine free facility and on a bi-weekly pay period | Client allowed 2 cancellations per month with a minimum 2 hour notice | 8 hr non billable oriAccount Manager to Contact: Judy Henry | Jhenry3@favoritestaffing.com