Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,823/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

19% higher than average Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Nurse pay in North Carolina

Estimated total pay

$1,823/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

License

North Carolina Nursing License

Other

Skills Checklist
Updated Resume

Description

Job Opportunity: RN - Behavioral Health

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: 6N, Saint Joseph Campus
Number of Beds: 23
Number of Staff: 15
Shift Staffing:
- Day Shift: 4 RNs, 3 Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), Sitters as assigned
- Night Shift: 3 RNs, 3 BHTs, Sitters as assigned
Patient Ratios: 5-8 patients per nurse
Equipment: Vital sign machines, glucometers, IV supplies (as needed), oxygen, code cart, bladder scanner
EMR System: Cerner

Job Description

Fast-paced behavioral health unit with up to 10 discharges and admissions per day
Manage aggressive patients and psychiatric emergencies including rapid response and code blue situations
Perform blood draws, IV insertions, and wound care
Floating assignments may include other inpatient adult units and geriatric unit

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with various behavioral health populations (adult, child, adolescent, geriatric)
Ability to work well under high stress and fast-paced conditions
Strong critical thinking, patience, compassion, and time management skills

Work Schedule & Environment

Weekends required
No on-call duties
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs; white top with navy pants or all white also acceptable

Ideal Candidate Profile

Comfortable managing aggressive patients and psychiatric emergencies
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Avoids workplace drama and maintains professionalism under pressure

Prior Travel Experience

Not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Behavioral Health travel assignment.

Employer

PRIDE Health

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48 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

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Review of PRIDE Health on Jan 24, 2026

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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