Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care
Norristown, PA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health, Psychiatric, Detoxification & Rehabilitation | Norristown, PA

Join a compassionate behavioral health team as a Registered Nurse (RN) supporting psychiatric care, medical detoxification, addiction treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care in Norristown, Pennsylvania. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers an opportunity to provide patient-centered care across five specialized units while collaborating with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, and behavioral health technicians.

Located in Montgomery County, Norristown offers a welcoming suburban setting with convenient access to Philadelphia, local parks, dining, cultural attractions, and transportation options. This Pennsylvania travel RN opportunity is well suited for a nurse who values patient advocacy, clear communication, recovery-focused care, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction.

Travel RN Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Behavioral health nursing, acute psychiatric care, medical detoxification, addiction treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care
• Location: Norristown, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 22, 2026
• End Date: January 21, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Three of six major holidays
• Call Requirement: None
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
• Orientation: Three days of general orientation followed by unit-specific training across the assigned units
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs with a white or navy undershirt; tattoos must be covered and artificial nails are not permitted

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; candidates who are in the licensing process may be considered
• At least one year of RN experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, medical detoxification, addiction treatment, rehabilitation, long-term care, or a similar setting
• Previous residential rehabilitation nursing experience strongly preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Recent intravenous (IV) nursing experience is required
• Comfort caring for patients with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, and medical comorbidities
• Ability to administer and monitor medication-assisted treatment, including buprenorphine and methadone, as appropriate to the unit
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary behavioral health and medical teams
• Comfort working with patients who may require crisis intervention, behavioral de-escalation, or restraint procedures
• COVID-19 vaccination and boosters required; medical exemptions for severe reactions must be documented by a physician and approved according to site policy
• Compassionate, proactive, dependable, and willing to work throughout the unit rather than remaining stationary

Behavioral Health RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care across acute psychiatric, medical detoxification, residential rehabilitation, and long-term care units
• Complete patient assessments, medication administration, treatment monitoring, clinical documentation, and care coordination
• Support admissions during designated hours and obtain accurate patient histories and assessments
• Administer medications and provide patient education, including education related to medication-assisted treatment and recovery
• Monitor patients with conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, substance use disorders, diabetes, wounds, and other medical comorbidities
• Provide and monitor IV therapies, including care for patients requiring PICC-related treatment
• Lead or assist with therapeutic and medication-education groups
• Use therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, and sound clinical judgment when responding to behavioral changes or mental health crises
• Participate in restraint response procedures when clinically necessary and complete required crisis-management competencies
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, providers, therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, and behavioral health technicians
• Float between acute psychiatric and rehabilitation units as needed; rehabilitation assignments generally involve medication administration and assessments by exception
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner while promoting a respectful, recovery-focused environment

Apply now for this Registered Nurse travel assignment in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and make a meaningful difference in behavioral health, addiction recovery, and psychiatric patient care.

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.