Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Louisville, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,850/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Psychiatric Unit Registered Nurse position located in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves providing patient care in an adult behavioral health facility specializing in mental health and substance use disorders. The RN will support patients through de-escalation, physical intervention, and safety protocols, ensuring a compassionate and safe environment for both patients and staff.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Kentucky Registered Nurse license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification obtained on site, and at least 6 months of relevant experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in behavioral health or psychiatric settings preferred.
- Float: Candidates should be comfortable floating throughout the unit and open to schedule/shift flexibility.
- Additional Information:
- Support within the department includes leadership backing for safety and operational changes, medical and psychiatric provider availability, and security support.
- The facility utilizes Cerner electronic medical records and has onsite restraint chairs and quiet rooms.
- Candidates will undergo orientation consisting of three 12-hour shifts, including four hours of orientation on the Child and Adolescent unit.
- Scrub color is galaxy blue, with free parking available.
- Start date: August 31, 2026.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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