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

Psych Registered Nurse travel job in Yakima, WA: join a supportive behavioral health team and provide meaningful care in an adult psychiatric setting. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers competitive pay, night shifts, and the chance to work in Central Washington with mountain views, river valley scenery, and easy access to outdoor recreation, local wineries, and a welcoming community.

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) with behavioral health experience to support adult patients in a fast-paced psychiatric unit. This travel nurse position is ideal for nurses who are confident in psychiatric assessments, de-escalation techniques, patient safety, and maintaining a therapeutic environment for individuals with complex mental health needs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 8/24/2026
• Shift Rotation: 2 weekends per month
• On Call: No
• Setting: Adult psychiatric unit / behavioral health unit
• Floating: May float to Med Surg units or support as a sitter
• EMR: Epic preferred
• Scrub Color: Any solid color without graphics, logos, or designs

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of psychiatric nursing or behavioral health nursing experience required
• Additional Med Surg or acute care experience preferred
• Valid RN license in Washington state or compact licensure eligible
• BLS certification required
• CPI or MOAB certification required
• Comfortable working with patients experiencing schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, suicidal ideation, dementia with behaviors, and diabetes
• Strong communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and patient safety skills
• Open to first-time travelers

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough psychiatric assessments and ongoing patient monitoring
• Use de-escalation techniques to support a safe, therapeutic behavioral health environment
• Provide care for patients who may require physical restraints in accordance with policy and safety standards
• Administer nursing interventions and coordinate care for adults with complex mental health and medical needs
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized treatment plans
• Document patient status, nursing interventions, and clinical observations accurately in the EMR
• Maintain professionalism and compassion while supporting patients, families, and team members

Apply now for this Psychiatric RN travel nurse opportunity in Yakima, Washington, and join a dedicated behavioral health team today.

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