Behavioral Health RN
Cleveland, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Behavioral Health Travel Nurse (Registered Nurse) – 13-week Geriatric Psychiatry assignment in Cleveland, OH starting March 30, 2026. Join a dedicated behavioral health RN team and provide specialized psychiatric nursing care to older adults in a supportive acute care setting.

This travel nurse opportunity is located in Cleveland's historic Ohio City neighborhood (44113), offering easy access to cultural attractions, diverse dining, and lakefront views. Ideal for an experienced psychiatric nurse or behavioral health RN seeking geriatric psych experience and Ohio travel nursing roles.

Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, OH 44113 (Cleveland healthcare, Ohio travel nursing)
• Unit: Geriatric Psych (Geriatric Psychiatry / Behavioral Health)
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse Job)
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 29, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 – 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: W2 (Travel Nurse)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1570-$1650

Job Requirements (Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health)

• Minimum of 18 months of recent behavioral health experience in an acute care NON-PSYCHIATRIC facility — strong psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing background preferred
• 18 months of permanent experience in a short-term acute care hospital (non-psychiatric) prior to travel assignment
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Permanent Ohio RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission (Ohio nursing jobs, RN licensure)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• ONE recent reference (within 12 months) from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in behavioral health is required for submission
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Must pass ECG rhythm recognition test and safeMedicate assessment during orientation
• Negative 10 Panel + Nicotine (Cotinine) drug screen required within 12 months of start; however, nurses are currently exempt from the nicotine-free requirement until further notice.

Responsibilities (Behavioral Health RN / Geriatric Psychiatry)

• Provide direct nursing care to geriatric psychiatric patients in an acute care setting, using best practices in psychiatric nursing and mental health nursing
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, medication management, safe medication administration, and timely documentation in the patient chart/EHR
• Implement milieu management strategies to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for older adults with behavioral health needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, social work, nursing leadership) to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Participate in orientation, complete required modules and competency assessments, and maintain professional standards for travel nurses

Why Join This Cleveland Travel Nurse Role?

• Gain focused geriatric psychiatry experience on a 13-week travel nurse assignment
• Work with a supportive behavioral health team in a busy acute care environment
• Opportunity to expand psychiatric nursing skills and network within Ohio healthcare

Apply now: Submit your resume, active RN license, and references to be considered for this Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health (Geriatric Psych) travel assignment in Cleveland, OH. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in psychiatric nursing and travel nursing opportunities!

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