Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Springfield, MO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Springfield, Missouri (65806) for an experienced Behavioral Health / Psych RN who is passionate about compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. Springfield offers a welcoming community atmosphere, convenient city amenities, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Ozarks, making it a great place to live and work. This acute inpatient psychiatric nursing opportunity offers 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts and the chance to support children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in a collaborative behavioral health setting.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - Psych / Behavioral Health RN
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Location: Springfield, Missouri 65806
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 - $1,650
• Setting: Acute inpatient behavioral health / psychiatric care
• Patient Population: Children, adolescents, adults, and seniors
• Schedule Note: Must work every other weekend
• Charting: Paper charting

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Behavioral Health / Psych RN experience within the last year
• Experience working in an acute inpatient psychiatric or mental health setting
• Comfort caring for patients across the lifespan, including children, teens, adults, and seniors
• Strong communication, observation, and de-escalation skills
• Ability to complete paper documentation accurately and timely
• Availability to work 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to patients experiencing behavioral health and mental health challenges
• Support patient stabilization, safety, and therapeutic treatment plans in an inpatient psych unit
• Monitor patient status and respond appropriately to changes in condition or behavior
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to deliver individualized, age-appropriate psychiatric care
• Complete accurate paper charting and maintain clear communication with the team
• Help foster a safe, supportive environment for patients and staff in a behavioral health setting

Apply now to explore this Springfield, Missouri travel nurse opportunity and join a dedicated behavioral health team today.

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