Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN
Aurora, CO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$1,638/week
Posted 11 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/07/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,638/week

Description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) - Travel Assignment in Aurora, Colorado

Travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse in Aurora, CO. Aurora, Colorado (80011) is a welcoming Denver-area community, offering a convenient location for your 13-week night shift assignment. Support adult inpatient behavioral health patients with competitive weekly pay, a collaborative team, and a rewarding mental health nursing environment.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Behavioral Health / Psych RN
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  • Setting: Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health
  • Location: Aurora, CO 80011
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 - $1,540

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 1 year of current behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or mental health nursing experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • CPI certification or Calm Every Storm certification accepted
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills
  • Ability to remain flexible and respond to changing patient acuity in an inpatient psychiatric setting

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate nursing care to adult behavioral health and psychiatric patients
  • Support admissions, discharges, and ongoing patient care needs
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safety and therapeutic treatment
  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow established unit workflows
  • Assist with patient education and therapeutic support in a structured inpatient environment
  • Float to other adult inpatient behavioral health units as needed

Apply now for this Aurora, Colorado travel RN opportunity and join a team dedicated to quality behavioral health care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #504675. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
  • Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
  • Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
  • Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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