Behavioral Health RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment for a Psychiatric RN in Asheville, North Carolina, supporting a dedicated geriatric behavioral health unit. This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate, clinically confident Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for older adults, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and helping patients navigate behavioral health needs in a supportive environment. Asheville offers an inspiring Blue Ridge Mountain setting, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Psychiatric Nursing / Behavioral Health
• Unit: Geriatric behavioral health; 9-bed unit
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Start Date: August 24, 2026
• End Date: November 23, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,590-$1,680
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Weekends required
• On-Call: None
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 5-9 patients per nurse
• Documentation: Cerner electronic medical record
• Floating: May float to adult inpatient behavioral health areas

Psychiatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience; behavioral health or medical-surgical experience strongly preferred
• Experience caring for geriatric patients is highly valued
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to de-escalate patients and respond calmly in challenging situations
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach with excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Flexibility to support adult inpatient areas when needed

Psychiatric RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to geriatric behavioral health patients
• Complete comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessments, monitor patient conditions, and communicate changes to the care team
• Administer medications and treatments according to established policies and provider orders
• Use therapeutic communication and behavioral health de-escalation techniques to promote patient safety and stability
• Perform vital signs, blood draws, bladder scans, and other routine clinical procedures
• Recognize and respond appropriately to rapid responses and code situations
• Collaborate with behavioral health staff and support personnel to develop and deliver individualized patient care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the electronic medical record
• Promote a respectful, calming, and supportive environment for patients and families

Apply now to join this geriatric behavioral health travel nursing team in Asheville, North Carolina.

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