Behavioral Health RN
Kansas City, MO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,905/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Behavioral Health RN Travel Assignment
Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
Contract
- 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Travel assignment
Schedule
- Three 12-hour shifts per day, seven days a week, including weekends
- Days off are not guaranteed unless specified in the contract
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Missouri
- Psychiatric experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS
- CPI
Unit Overview
- Psychiatric behavioral health unit serving adolescent and adult patients
- Patient populations include adolescent, lower-acuity adult, higher-acuity adult, senior-lifestyle, and lower-acuity adult groups
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 8:1
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ mental health status
- Develop individualized care plans
- Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support
- Use therapeutic communication with patients
- Monitor vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects
Additional Notes
- Floating is based on greatest need
- Required uniform: blue for nurses; green or black for MHTs
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
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.
About Kansas City, MO
As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Kansas City, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kansas City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Kansas City, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Kansas City is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar, but a car is often necessary for getting around the city and its suburbs.
- Kansas City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a sizable population of travel nurses due to the city's numerous healthcare facilities.
- Kansas City offers a vibrant food scene with numerous BBQ restaurants, jazz clubs, and museums to explore.
- The city also has opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, making it a lively and engaging place to live.
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