Location: Boonton, NJ

Start Date: 11-01-2026

End Date: 11-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate psychiatric nursing care to children and adolescents in a crisis intervention setting
• Collaborate in team nursing and participate actively in team meetings with physicians to develop and adjust care plans
• Coordinate with social workers and discharge planners to ensure safe, timely transitions and discharge plans
• Document assessments, interventions and progress thoroughly in EPIC to support continuity and quality of care
• Manage medication administration workflows using Omnicell and follow unit-specific pharmacy procedures
• Perform crisis assessments, de-escalation techniques, and implement individualized safety plans as needed
• Participate in required competency testing and skills checklists to maintain clinical readiness

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Nursys verification as part of credentialing)
• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience (acute/behavioral health preferred)
• BLS certification required
• DCI/BVP certification required
• Experience with EPIC documentation and Omnicell medication systems
• Completion of employer-required screenings and health requirements (COVID-19 vaccine, TB, MMR, Hep B, Tdap, varicella, fit testing, drug screen)
• Willingness to complete Prime exams and competencies (Pharmacology, Core Competencies, Skills Checklist, Specialty Exam)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong assessment skills in psychiatric/behavioral health for pediatric populations
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Discharge planning and interdisciplinary coordination
• Proficient charting/documentation in EPIC
• Medication administration workflow using Omnicell
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families and clinical teams
• Team nursing experience and ability to lead or contribute in team-based care

Benefits

• Comprehensive travel assignment support with a dedicated recruiter who has your back
• Housing assistance and travel reimbursement to make your move easier
• Medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance and license/certificate verification support
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities to grow your skills
• Paid time off so you can actually recharge (yes, you deserve it)
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your clinical judgment
• Access to clinical systems like EPIC with on-site support for a smooth workflow

Travel Perks: Explore Boonton, NJ

Boonton sits in Morris County with a charming historic downtown to explore on your days off — think local cafés, galleries and riverside walks. Enjoy nearby outdoor spots like reservoirs and county parks for hiking and fresh air, or take a short drive for big-city energy with day trips to New York City. If you like small-town character with easy access to urban amenities, this is a great base for work and weekend exploring.

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