Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Kansas City, MO
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,871/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Resume
- Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse or Behavioral Health Nurse (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
Join our team as a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in Adult Psychiatry. You'll provide compassionate care to patients aged 12-18 and adults in various psychiatric units. This role involves assessing mental health statuses, developing individualized care plans, and administering medications while ensuring patient safety. You will work three 12-hour night shifts each week in a supportive environment that values integrity and compassion.
Highlights
- Experience the vibrant culture of Kansas City
- Flexible scheduling with three 12-hour shifts
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients'' lives
- Work in a supportive psychiatric unit
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR system preferred
- 1 year of experience in psychiatric nursing required
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required
- BLS certification required
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Kansas City, MO
As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Kansas City, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kansas City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Kansas City, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Kansas City is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar, but a car is often necessary for getting around the city and its suburbs.
- Kansas City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a sizable population of travel nurses due to the city's numerous healthcare facilities.
- Kansas City offers a vibrant food scene with numerous BBQ restaurants, jazz clubs, and museums to explore.
- The city also has opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, making it a lively and engaging place to live.
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