Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Dayton, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,890/weekOverview
- Start Date05/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) travel job in Dayton, Ohio — 13-week inpatient behavioral health contract, nights, competitive pay. Join a dedicated team in Dayton, OH as a Psychiatric RN and make a meaningful impact in behavioral health care. This 13-week travel contract (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026) offers an opportunity to deliver compassionate inpatient psychiatric nursing, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and gain rewarding travel nursing experience in a city known for its vibrant community and scenic parks.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
- Location: Dayton, Ohio (45417) — Dayton healthcare jobs / Ohio nursing jobs
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
- Shift: 12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing, On-Site
- Number of Openings: 4
Job Requirements (Required)
- Minimum 2 years recent experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting as a Psychiatric RN / behavioral health nurse
- Active Ohio RN or multi-state RN license (must be attached to resume)
- ACLS & BLS certifications (American Heart Association required)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification (must be attached to submission packet)
- Experience with EMR systems (electronic medical records)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in de-escalation techniques, suicide risk assessment, and crisis intervention
- Strong med administration skills and psychiatric medication experience
- Prior travel nursing or contract inpatient psychiatric RN experience
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care through psychiatric nursing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Develop individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary behavioral health teams
- Conduct mental health assessments, monitor psychiatric symptoms, and document changes in clinical condition
- Administer medications and follow psychiatric medication protocols per facility guidelines
- Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians, supervisors, and co-workers and participate in care team huddles
- Participate in discharge planning and coordinate transitions of care for behavioral health patients
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients using evidence-based psychiatric nursing practices
Ready to advance your psychiatric nursing career with a travel RN assignment in Dayton, OH? Apply now — submit your resume with Ohio RN license, CPI, ACLS, and BLS (AHA) attached. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in inpatient behavioral health.
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 Dayton, OH
As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Dayton, OH here's what you should know:- Dayton's cost of living is 16% lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
- Average summer highs are around 85°F and winter lows around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Dayton, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Dayton is car-friendly with easy access to highways.
- Public transportation is available but not as extensive as in larger cities.
- Dayton has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities and hospitals.
- Dayton offers a vibrant food scene with independent eateries and a local craft brew scene.
- There are also unique shops, live music venues, and opportunities for world-class performing arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore aviation history at multiple museums and parks, including the Wright Brothers National Museum and the National Museum of the U.S.
- Air Force.
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