Behavioral Health RN
Springdale, AR
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,764/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel psychiatric RN opportunity in Springdale, Arkansas (72764), a welcoming Northwest Arkansas community known for its friendly atmosphere and convenient access to the region’s vibrant amenities. Join an inpatient behavioral health team and make a meaningful impact while supporting patients in a compassionate, team-oriented environment.
Job Details
- Specialty: Psychiatric Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health Nursing
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Location: Springdale, Arkansas (Northwest Arkansas)
- Setting: On-site inpatient behavioral health unit
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Schedule: Every other weekend required
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,570-$1,650
Job Requirements
- Active Arkansas RN license or compact/multistate RN license
- Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health RN or Psychiatric Nurse experience required
- Current BLS certification
- SAMA certification required, or willingness to complete it at the facility if needed
- Cerner EHR experience required
- Strong communication, de-escalation, and patient-centered care skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient behavioral health setting
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in an inpatient behavioral health unit
- Monitor patient condition, assess changes, and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary care team
- Support therapeutic interventions and help maintain a structured, healing environment
- Use de-escalation techniques and behavioral health best practices as needed
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Cerner
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and care team members to support patient progress
- Follow unit protocols, safety procedures, and standards of care at all times
Why Apply?
- Travel nursing opportunity in Northwest Arkansas
- Competitive weekly pay
- 13-week assignment with consistent night shift hours
- Chance to grow your psychiatric nursing and behavioral health experience
Apply now for this Psychiatric Registered Nurse travel job in Springdale, AR, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional 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 Springdale, AR
As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Springdale, AR here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 89°F and low of 68°F.
- Winter average high of 48°F and low of 26°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to seasonal changes.
- Springdale has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art scene, live music venues, sports facilities, and outdoor activities like hiking and biking trails.
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