Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health (Geriatric Psychiatric Inpatient)
Manchester, NH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric / Geriatric Psych in Manchester, NH. 13-week travel nursing assignment delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for older adults with complex behavioral health needs. Join a dedicated inpatient geriatric psychiatric (geropsyche) team in Manchester, New Hampshire and gain valuable travel nursing experience while exploring southern NH.

Job Details / Travel Nursing Job

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,660 – $1,750
• Location: Manchester, NH 03103 (New Hampshire travel nursing)
• Setting: Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatric Unit (Geropsyche) – geriatric behavioral health
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 05/04/2026 – End: 08/03/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: May float to adult behavioral health or assist as needed
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Charting System: Epic (electronic health record experience preferred)
• Scrubs: Any

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year recent inpatient Geriatric Psych and Med-Surg experience required
• Travel RN experience required — not accepting first-time travelers
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Hampshire
• BLS (AHA or Red Cross) and CPI certifications required
• Experience with Foley catheter insertion/management, wound care, IV fluids, and lift equipment
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Comfortable providing hands-on care for patients with mobility deficits and incontinence
• References required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Must not have been a former employee at any Solution Health facility

Responsibilities – Psychiatric RN / Geriatric Behavioral Health

• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to geriatric patients with psychiatric and cognitive disorders
• Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses such as psychosis, dementia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
• Perform safety checks, medication administration, wound care, catheter care, and assist with activities of daily living
• Utilize lift equipment and provide mobility support as needed
• Document all care and interventions accurately in Epic (EHR charting)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Participate in 15-minute safety checks and 1:1 patient monitoring as appropriate
• Float to adult behavioral health or provide "helping hands" support as needed

Why This Travel Nursing Job

• Opportunity to specialize in geriatric psychiatric nursing and advance your behavioral health nursing skills
• Work with an experienced multidisciplinary team in an inpatient geropsyche unit
• Gain valuable Epic experience and strengthen your travel nursing credentials
• Enjoy Manchester, NH—experience vibrant urban amenities, a thriving local arts and dining scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and scenic lakes in southern New Hampshire. Manchester offers a welcoming community, historic charm, and proximity to both city life and nature, making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and lifestyle balance.

Ready to apply? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric / Geriatric Psych in Manchester, NH. Submit your resume, references, and current RN license to be considered for this travel nursing job opportunity.

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