Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Lynchburg, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Psych RN opportunity in Lynchburg, Virginia (24503) on an Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. This 13-week night-shift assignment is ideal for an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) with charge nurse experience who thrives in behavioral health nursing, therapeutic communication, and maintaining a safe milieu for adult patients.

Job Details (Travel Nursing)

• Location: Lynchburg, VA 24503 — a welcoming community in Central Virginia known for its scenic outdoor spaces, local dining, and a relaxed pace that makes it a great place to live and work during your assignment.
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1850–$1950/week
• Unit/Setting: Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Behavioral Health)
• Start Date: 03/23/2026 (orientation held every other Monday)
• End Date: 06/20/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Schedule Notes: Scheduled every 2–3 weekends; no call
• Hours: 36 hours/week
• EMR: Cerner
• Floating: No

Job Requirements (Psych RN)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years experience (per submission requirements)
• Travel Experience: Prior travel nurse assignment experience required
• Charge Nurse Experience: Required 
• License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Certifications: BLS required; CPI required (CPI may be obtained on-site if not currently active)
• Background/Compliance: Additional Virginia psych background requirement upon start; credentialing must be completed and submitted 1 week prior to start
• Documentation: Complete work history, explanation of any gaps over 90 days, and skills checklist

Responsibilities (Behavioral Health Nursing)

• Provide therapeutic, patient-centered nursing care for adult behavioral health patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting
• Complete comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessments, develop/update nursing care plans, and document accurately in Cerner EMR
• Maintain a safe milieu using de-escalation, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and close observation practices
• Administer medications, monitor for therapeutic response and adverse effects, and follow facility policies for medication safety
• Function in a charge RN capacity as needed, supporting staffing flow, unit coordination, and clinical decision-making
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team (psychiatry, social work, therapy, nursing) to support treatment planning, patient education, and discharge readiness
• Support a positive learning environment by working effectively with students and onboarding/new team members

Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Lynchburg, VA and make an impact in adult inpatient behavioral health.

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