Job Description

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Newton, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Home Hospital (BHH) - Research Psychiatry

HOME HEALTH EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 

Location: Newton, Massachusetts Region 

Job Type: Long Term Assignment (LTA) 

Department: HH POI SNF (HC9700) 

Open Positions: 3

  Assignment Details:

Start Date: December 7, 2025 
End Date: March 7, 2026 (13 Weeks) 
Shift: 07:00 to 17:00 (10-hour day shifts) 
On-Call Required: No 

 

Role Summary: Acute Psychiatric Care in the Home:

This is an innovative and highly specialized role supporting a pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), the Behavioral Health Home Hospital (BHH) model, led by the Ariadne Labs Home Hospital team. The purpose of this trial is to test the feasibility and acceptability of delivering acute, inpatient-level psychiatric care to patients in their homes, a population currently excluded from standard home hospital programs.

The BHH Research Psychiatry Nurse is a crucial member of the clinical care team, providing in-person, hands-on hospital/inpatient-level psychological and clinical treatment in the community setting. The role is an excellent fit for a professional interested in research and advancing acute psychiatric treatment models.

 

Key Responsibilities and Patient Care:

The BHH Research Psychiatry RN works autonomously but in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary psychiatric team, which includes a Research Psychiatrist and Research Psychologist who conduct remote rounding.

 

Clinical Duties

• Treatment Delivery: Provide in-person care a minimum of twice a day to patients in their homes or current place of residence during hospitalization.
• Caseload: Manage a patient caseload of up to 4 patients at a time.
• Assessment: Accurately perform initial and ongoing assessments, utilizing multiple data sources to determine actual/potential health problems and functional status.
• Planning and Implementation: Independently plan and implement the patient's treatment based on established standards, collaborating with the psychiatric team for comprehensive care.
• Medication Management: Responsible for dispensing medication directly to patients as part of the clinical care team.
• Documentation: Ensure all patient care, education, and comprehension are documented thoroughly and timely in the electronic system, adhering to all program standards and regulatory compliance.
• Recovery Focus: Utilize a Recovery Oriented Framework to identify and leverage patient strengths in the care process.

Collaboration and Logistics:

• Coordination: Direct and coordinate all nursing care, collaborating with other professional disciplines, Home Health Aides, and Mental Health Specialists.
• Scheduling: Adjust patient schedules routinely and communicate timely changes with the patient’s home-based clinical care team, the patient, and their families.
• Safety/Support: Patients enrolled in the trial are required to have a caregiver present, and the program includes 24/7 remote monitoring and access to remote in-patient therapy groups.

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of behavioral health innovation, helping to expand treatment access for patients with active acute psychiatric conditions.

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

• ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
• ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
• ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
• ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Long term contract, Temporary work, Local area, Shift work, Day shift,

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