Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
St. Louis, MO
iDEAL Hire
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,504/week

Overview

  • Start Date11/01/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,504/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Medical benefits

Description

Job Title:

• Psychiatric RN

Location
• St. Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type
• Temporary, Full-time, Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric nursing care in a forensic treatment setting, working with patients in a secure environment.
• Float between both North and South campuses as assigned.
• Cover 12-hour shifts on an alternating schedule, including weekends and every other week.
• Perform clinical assessments, administer medications, and document patient observations.
• Participate in orientation, which includes three 8-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift, within standard daytime hours.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and safety procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid RN license in the state of Missouri.
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in a psychiatric or correctional setting.
• At least 1 year of traveling RN experience.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and alternating schedules.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Previous experience in forensic psychiatric facilities or correctional healthcare.
• Flexibility to work across multiple campuses and shifts.
• Strong assessment and clinical skills in a high-security environment.

Why Join Us!
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic forensic psychiatric setting with dedicated healthcare professionals.
• Gain valuable experience in a specialized clinical environment with shifting schedules designed for flexibility.

iDEAL Hire Job ID #339620. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psychiatric RN - Forensic Treatment Center

Employer

iDEAL Hire

About

iDEAL HIRE is dedicated to working with the best of the best in healthcare and education. The iDEAL HIRE experience involves layers of support from the industry's most experienced team. Benefits to working with iDEAL HIRE:

  • Dedicated Recruiter
  • Dedicated Compliance Member
  • Weekly Pay
  • Referral Bonus
  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Monitoring Credentials
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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
  • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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