Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,236 per week in Columbus, NE
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Columbus, NE Agency:
Mindlance Health Pay: $2,236 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3
days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/23/2026
About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance
Health to find a qualified Psych RN in Columbus, Nebraska, 68601!
ID: 75094739 Shift: 12H Night - 6 Description: Job candidate have
current or prior discipline on their professional license or
certification? If yes, please provide explanation.Has the candidate
ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic
violation?Does RN have minimum of 2 years experience working in
Behavioral Health unit? Must have candidates current name, no
nicknames, or abbreviations. Work history must include name of
facility worked, city and state, title, department, and dates
employed from the last 7 years. Agency names are not accepted as
the employer. Highest level of education listed, including
month/year of graduation and degree achieved if applicable.Skills
Checklist Completed within one (1) year of submittal for specialty
where candidate is submittedTwo (2) References Two (2) professional
references from work history occurring within the past three (3)
years. One must be from a supervisor (charge nurses are considered
supervisors). Reference must include the full name (first & last
name) of the person providing reference. The name of the facility
and the dates of employment must match the resume. Reference must
include a breakdown of skills and strengths with a rating score.
Letters of recommendation will not be accepted.Online verification
of professional license or certification Verified within 30 days of
submission. Nursys acceptable.12-panel drug screen Collected within
sixty (60) days of start date; required annually. Rapid or instant
drug screens are not accepted. Drugs to test: Amphetamines,
Barbiturates, Cocaine, Marijuana, Methadone, PCP, Propoxyphene,
Opiates, Benzodiazepines, Fentanyl, Meperidine, Tramadol. Dilute
results require a retest.Background Check Completed within thirty
(30) days prior to start date and INCLUDES: National Criminal
Check, FACIS Level III, National Sex Offender, all states and
counties lived and worked in within the past seven (7) years,
including for any aliases. SSN and Address Trace are
required.Specialty Competency Exam Completed within one (1) year of
start date for the specialty corresponding to the CP's Assignment;
required annually. An 80% or passing rate is required.Valid state
issued Drivers License or ID card State issued photo ID or state
issued Drivers License required to be current at time of start.
Photo ID must be submitted to clients for identification
verification.Education Verification For highest level of education
completed. Required for licensed healthcare professionals
only.Hepatitis B Shown by proof of vaccination series, positive
surface antibody titer or declinationInfluenza Vaccine For
Assignments occurring between 10/1-3/31 or Flu Shot Declination.
Affiliate declination form is acceptable.Joint Commission
Competencies Core I, II, and III completed within one (1) year of
start date; required annuallyMMR Documentation Shown by proof of
two (2) MMR vaccinations or positive IGG titers. Will accept one
vaccine or decline form for low/equivocal titers, Affiliate form
acceptable.Nebraska DHHS Central Registry Check Completed within
sixty (60) days of start date and including Adult Protective
Services and Child Abuse Neglect RegistriesOIG (Office of Inspector
General) OIG completed within thirty (30) days of start date, and
at time of extension. Must be run for all alias names that appear
on the SSN address trace.Online verification of professional
license or credential Online verification of professional license
completed within thirty (30) days of start and at time of
extension. For RN/LPN verification must be through Nursys.Physical
Completed within one (1) year of start date; required annually. May
be signed by Physician, NP, PA, DO, or DC.SAM (System for Award
Management) SAM completed within thirty (30) days of start date,
and at time of extension. Must be run for all alias names that
appear on the SSN address trace.TB Documentation TB skin test, TB
QuantiFERON, or T-Spot completed within one (1) year of start date
and annually thereafter. Chest X-Ray within the past five (5) years
for past positive TB cases as a result of TB exposure. TB screening
form is required (along with Chest X-Ray) and required annuallyTdap
Administered within ten (10) years of start date. Will accept a
decline form. Agency form accepted.Varicella Shown by proof of two
(2) vaccinations, positive IGG titer, or provider verified history.
Decline form accepted for low/equivocal titers, Affiliate form
acceptable.Covid Documentation Proof of Covid vaccination or
declination accepted.Respiratory Fit Test 3M N95 or 1860 models.
The CP has the option to have this completed the first day in CCH
Occupational Health for $26.00Proof of Insurance HCP's will be
required to show active proof of auto insurance with their HCP's
name on it due to driving requirementsBLS - Basic Life Support
(American Heart Association)CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
PREFERREDHealthcare Provider Timekeeping Instructions Agency to
download this document and provide to all HCP's prior to their
start date. HCP/ Affiliate Vendor responsible to enter time in
Triage Plus no later than noon CST every Monday. View
DocumentHealthcare Provider Timekeeping Instructions
CloseDepartment Notes:10 bed inpatient locked unit. Patient
population is 55 years and older and may have dementia or need a
medication adjustment. Patients are on this unit to regulate
medications, but they will also have other co-morbidities such as
using oxygen, ect. Average patient stay is 10-14 days and
discharged home or to LTC. Team consists of RNs, CNAs, Social
Workers, and Recreational Therapist.Misc Notes:RN should have
previous experience working in a Behavioral Health unit and
familiar with medication management. Previous experience working on
a locked unit, experience with emergency medications, and ability
to determine if patient is agitated or showing aggression. BLS
required. CPI or MOAB preferred. CCH does offer MOAB at no cost to
traveler and class is held once per month. Will not float to other
departments. HCPs are required to take MOAB if they don t already
have CPI or MOAB. The cost is $150.CPI certification refers to
training provided by the Crisis Prevention Institute, which teaches
safe, evidence-based methods for preventing and de-escalating
challenging or aggressive behaviors especially in healthcare,
education, behavioral health, and human-services settings.MOAB
certification refers to training provided by the MOAB Training
International and stands for Management of Aggressive Behavior. It
is a professional program that teaches staff how to prevent,
recognize, and safely respond to escalating or aggressive behavior
in a wide range of environments healthcare, schools, security,
customer service, and public-facing roles.Schedule: 12 hour shifts,
working 7:00am-7:30pm, or 7:00pm-7:30am, 36 hours per week
guaranteed. Scrubs: Any color permitted. Scrubs should not contain
names of other healthcare facilities. Orientation: Flexibility to
start assignment any day of the week. Will complete a brief
hospital orientation to obtain badge and review hospital policies
and procedures, then will go to the unit for orientation. The unit
will check RN off on competencies and orientation will be based on
each individual traveler s needs. Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract
Weeks:89 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll
work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse
patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems.
This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability.
Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities
challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic
nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your
professional growth. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of
assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or
long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better
work-life balance. Some travel nursing agencies provide
opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your
knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in
healthcare. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances
your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate
with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.
Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS CPI Core Exam - Nursing
Ishihara Colorvision Screening Psych RN Exam Psych RN Skills
Checklist RN Pharmacology Exam 29135673EXPTEMP
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