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

Pediatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nurse Contract in Seattle, WA

Make a meaningful impact as a Pediatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse in Seattle, Washington, serving children and adolescents in a high-acuity psychiatric crisis setting. Join a collaborative behavioral health care team focused on patient safety, therapeutic communication, crisis prevention, and compassionate pediatric nursing care. This travel RN opportunity is based in Seattle, WA, a vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for its beautiful parks, waterfront access, cultural attractions, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Seattle, WA 98105
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,870
• Assignment Type: 13-week pediatric behavioral health travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., typically 3 shifts per week. A 4-shift schedule may be available.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Children and adolescents ages 4–17 in an acute psychiatric crisis setting
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1:6, with potential 1:1 assignments or milieu support responsibilities based on patient needs
• Electronic Documentation: Epic experience preferred
• Orientation: 112 hours

Pediatric Psychiatric RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of pediatric psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or a valid compact RN license by the start date
• Candidates with a pending Washington license must be willing to apply upon offer and obtain the required license or temporary authorization by the start date
• Current BLS and PALS certification
• Strong therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and behavioral de-escalation skills
• Comfort managing disruptive behaviors using least-restrictive interventions, with the ability to perform physical holds, mechanical restraint, and seclusion when clinically indicated and authorized by policy
• Ability to care for patients with medical comorbidities such as diabetes, epilepsy, eating disorders requiring refeeding, and self-injurious behaviors
• Experience with medication administration, blood glucose monitoring, wound care, and NG tube management is valuable
• CPI, PEARS, QBS-Safety Care, or comparable crisis safety certification is preferred

Pediatric Behavioral Health RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate nursing care to pediatric and adolescent behavioral health patients
• Assess patients experiencing depression, anxiety, psychosis, mania, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, self-injurious behaviors, and other psychiatric or behavioral conditions
• Develop and implement individualized nursing interventions while monitoring changes in mood, behavior, safety risk, and clinical condition
• Prioritize prevention, therapeutic engagement, and verbal de-escalation during behavioral health crises
• Initiate and perform approved physical holds, mechanical restraint, or seclusion procedures when safety criteria are met, and provide appropriate monitoring and documentation
• Administer medications and provide medical care for chronic or acute conditions, including diabetes management, seizure-related needs, refeeding support, cast care, and wound care
• Complete safety checks, support low-stimulation care, and provide 1:1 monitoring or resource nursing support as assigned
• Collaborate with mental health specialists and the interdisciplinary care team to support structured milieu programming and patient safety
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient responses in Epic
• Float within scope or participate in on-call coverage when needed to support patient and unit needs

Apply now for this Pediatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse travel contract and join a dedicated Seattle, Washington healthcare team serving children and adolescents on the night shift.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.