Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Springfield, MO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,764/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a rewarding behavioral health nursing opportunity in Springfield, Missouri 65806. This 13-week Psych Registered Nurse travel assignment is ideal for a compassionate RN who thrives in a fast-paced psych setting and wants to make a meaningful difference in mental health care across all age groups.
Job Details
- Position: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN)
- Location: Springfield, MO 65806
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Hours Per Week: 36 hours guaranteed
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 - $1,650
- Start Date: 9/14/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Nursing experience required
- Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors
- Experience with paper charting preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour overnight shifts and every other weekend
- Strong communication, observation, assessment, and de-escalation skills
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, supportive nursing care in a behavioral health and psychiatric setting
- Monitor patients for changes in mood, behavior, mental status, and clinical condition
- Support individualized care plans and therapeutic programming
- Collaborate with the treatment team to promote stabilization, recovery, and discharge planning
- Document patient information accurately using paper charting workflows
- Care for patients with behavioral disorders, memory disorders, mental health disorders, and mood disorders
- Maintain a calm, professional, and therapeutic environment for patients of all ages
Apply now for this Psychiatric RN travel job in Springfield, Missouri, and join a healthcare team dedicated to compassionate behavioral health care.
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 Springfield, MO
As a travel nurse in Springfield, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Springfield, MO is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 87°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Springfield, MO, with options ranging from apartments to furnished homes.
- Springfield is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Springfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a vibrant art and music scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various local and college-level sports events.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping are popular due to the city's proximity to nature.
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