Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Auburn, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Gero Psych travel nurse in Auburn, WA. 13-week night shift assignment; BLS and CPI/MOAB required. Join our behavioral health team and make an impact in geriatric psychiatric care.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Location: Auburn, Washington (Zip: 98001) – Located in the vibrant Seattle area, Auburn offers easy access to the city’s amenities while providing a welcoming community atmosphere. Enjoy proximity to outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, and parks, as well as local dining, shopping, and cultural events. Auburn is known for its friendly neighborhoods and convenient access to both urban and natural attractions, making it an appealing place to live and work.
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 5/4/2026 – End: 8/1/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour Nights (Psych RN / travel nurse)
• Hours per Week: 36 (Guaranteed)
• Weekend Rotation: Typically every other weekend (Fri-Sat for Nights)
• Unit: Gero Psych – 26-bed geriatric psychiatric unit in a 131-bed Level III Trauma Center
• Scrub Color: Any (no offensive words/images)

Requirements (Qualifications)

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience: 1 year in behavioral health/psychiatric care and 1 year in acute or long-term care
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact licenses accepted where applicable)
• Current BLS (American Heart Association preferred)
• CPI or MOAB certification required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred (mental health documentation experience a plus)
• Ability to float to Adult Psych or TG Adolescent Psych units as needed
• First-time travel nurses welcome — supportive orientation and team-based environment

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to geriatric psychiatric patients with medical comorbidities (geriatric psychiatric nurse / psych RN)
• Perform medical and psychiatric assessments and manage complex clinical presentations during night shifts
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including MHTs, LPNs, psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers
• Manage patient ratios of approximately 1:10–12 on night shift while maintaining patient safety and therapeutic milieu
• Document care and interventions accurately using EPIC EMR and follow facility policies for mental health documentation
• Participate in weekend rotations and unit-based activities to support continuity of care
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and de-escalation practices consistent with CPI/MOAB training

Why join us: This travel nursing opportunity in Auburn, WA offers hands-on experience in geriatric psychiatric nursing, exposure to Level III Trauma Center resources, and a collaborative team environment. Ideal for Psychiatric Registered Nurses, Mental Health RNs, and Behavioral Health Nurses seeking travel nursing assignments in Washington.

Apply now to be considered for this Psychiatric RN travel assignment in Auburn, WA. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in behavioral health nursing!

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