Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Boston, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week travel assignment in Boston, MA (02114) on a 24-bed inpatient medical-psychiatric unit.

Join a dynamic healthcare team as the sole Psychiatric RN (Travel Nurse) on a 13-week travel contract in the heart of Boston. Provide behavioral health nursing and medical-psychiatric care for adults with co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions while experiencing Boston’s culture, history, and world-class amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Boston, MA 02114 (Beacon Hill / Charles River area)
• Start Date: April 12, 2026
• End Date: July 11, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: 24-bed inpatient medical-psychiatric unit (inpatient psychiatric unit / behavioral health)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts (days, evenings, nights; ~50% evenings/nights)
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Employment Type: Travel RN, On-site
• Number of Openings: 1

Job Requirements

• Active RN license that meets Massachusetts state requirements (Massachusetts RN license preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; psychiatric nursing or behavioral health experience preferred
• Medicine or med-surgical experience preferred (helpful for medical-psychiatric patients)
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Ability to work rotating shifts and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, medicine, social work, case management)

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care to adults with co-occurring psychiatric and medical needs (psychiatric RN / mental health nurse)
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments, monitor patient status, and implement nursing interventions
• Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and facility policy (medication administration for psychiatric and medical regimens)
• Support milieu management, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and individualized safety planning
• Coordinate care and discharge planning with psychiatry, medicine, social work, and case management to ensure continuity of care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Why Boston? This assignment places you in a lively, walkable neighborhood (02114) near the Charles River and Beacon Hill. Boston nursing jobs offer access to top hospitals, public transportation, cultural attractions, dining, and historic sites—perfect for travel nurses and RNs seeking career growth in a major healthcare hub.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now to join our collaborative healthcare team and make a meaningful impact as the sole Psychiatric RN / Travel Nurse in Boston. Click Apply now or contact us to learn more about this travel nursing opportunity and Massachusetts nursing jobs.

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