Temp Agency Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

This is a temporary assignment and not a benefit-eligible position. This is not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel.

Temp shifts only for full-time rn's for evenings positions only - two years behavioral health experience required.

Opportunities for conversion can occur after the contract period.

*****$5,000 full-time conversion bonus*****

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career at the premier mental health treatment center in New Castle, Delaware?

If so, MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is the fit you are looking for. At MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital, you will grow your skills and learn from leaders who take a hands-off approach to management. Through comprehensive training and personalized support, you will gain the foundation you need to reach your career goals.

MeadowWood Behavioral Health, a 120 bed treatment center providing services to adults and adolescents on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, is located on Rt. 13 in New Castle, Delaware.

• 13 week assignment
• The temp rate is only for full-time rn positions
• 8 hour shifts
• Pay: $65/hr flat rate

• Flexible scheduling may be available
• Great career advancement opportunities
• Referral bonuses available
• Opportunity to convert to full-time post contract with sign-on bonus
• Excellent training program

MeadowWood is committed to training and safety. All new-hire rns will attend a hospital-wide orientation before spending time in unit orientation with a preceptor.

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state nurse practice act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients' status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved in patient treatment.

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current registered nurse (rn) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus.
• Cpr and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.