Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Aurora, CO
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,953/week

Posted 2 days ago

Overview

Start Date07/21/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration14 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,953/week

Benefits

Company provided housing options
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Continuing Education

Description

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)
StartDate: 7/21/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1894.00 - $2011.00

Travel RN Inpatient Psychiatric Services jobs at Childrens Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO let you deliver evidence-based, family-focused care to children and adolescents experiencing acute mental health crises. You will assess, monitor, and implement treatment plans for patients ages 3 to 17, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and documenting interventions in the electronic medical record (EMR). To qualify, you need a current Colorado RN license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and at least 1 year of recent psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Experience with EMR systems and strong clinical assessment skills are necessary. Recommended skills include adaptability, critical thinking, and the ability to work well with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, structured environment. Pediatric experience is a plus. The facility offers a supportive culture focused on crisis stabilization, integrative therapeutic approaches, and family participation in care. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 career management. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare upholds high ethical standards in business. Apply now to join this Travel RN Inpatient Psychiatric Services assignment at Childrens Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, Psych
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Facility Location
One of the largest suburbs in the Denver metropolitan area, Aurora offers easy access to all that the Mile-High City has to offer—stunning mountain vistas, fine dining and shopping, professional sporting events, and world-class entertainment. This suburban outpost sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and is home to a major air force base, acclaimed school systems, and the University of Colorado Hospital.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

Competitive pay rates
Free, quality, private housing
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
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About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3530200. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse – Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)

Employer

AMN Healthcare Nursing

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About

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.

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