Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Springdale, AR
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,764/weekOverview
- Start Date04/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Psychiatric RN role in Springdale, AR — 13-week nights assignment for experienced Behavioral Health RNs. Apply now to join a supportive mental health nursing team in the scenic Ozarks.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 - $1,650 (Competitive travel RN pay)
- Location: Springdale, AR 72764 — Northwest Arkansas / Ozarks
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM), every other weekend required
- Hours per Week: 36
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse / Travel RN – Psychiatric/Behavioral Health
- Start Date: April 20, 2026
- End Date: July 20, 2026
Qualifications / Job Requirements
- Active Arkansas RN license or multistate compact RN license (must be valid for assignment)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health / psychiatric RN experience caring for adult patients
- SAMA certification (can be completed at the facility if needed)
- Preferred: experience with de-escalation, crisis intervention, medication administration in a behavioral health setting
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult psychiatric patients using the Nursing Process
- Assess psychiatric symptoms, monitor behavioral changes, and implement individualized care plans
- Demonstrate critical thinking, clinical judgment, and leadership when planning and delivering safe patient care
- Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education and facility-required trainings
- Delegate patient care tasks and prioritize assignments based on staff education and experience
- Directly supervise and collaborate with assigned personnel delivering patient care on the behavioral health unit
Why This Travel RN Opportunity?
- Work with a dedicated behavioral health team in a community-focused facility
- Gain valuable psychiatric nursing experience as a Travel RN in Springdale, AR — great for career growth in mental health nursing
- Enjoy the Ozarks lifestyle: outdoor recreation, local culture, and close-knit communities in Northwest Arkansas
- Competitive weekly pay and professional development opportunities typical of travel nursing assignments
Apply now to be considered for this Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Travel RN) assignment in Springdale, AR. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter for more details about this travel nursing job and assignment requirements.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Springdale, AR
As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Springdale, AR here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 89°F and low of 68°F.
- Winter average high of 48°F and low of 26°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to seasonal changes.
- Springdale has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art scene, live music venues, sports facilities, and outdoor activities like hiking and biking trails.
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