Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Boys Town, NE
IDR Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) for a 26-week travel assignment in Boys Town, NE. This is an acute psychiatric setting with a focus on behavioral health stabilization and crisis intervention.

Start Date: March 9, 2026 (ASAP consideration)
Contract Length: 26 weeks
Schedule: 4x10 Hour Night Shifts
Shift Time: 10:00 PM – 8:30 AM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Weekend Rotation: Required

This opportunity may convert to a permanent position, as the facility is hiring to backfill a long-term need.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric nursing care in an acute setting
• Assess and monitor patients with mental health disorders
• Manage behavioral crises and implement de-escalation strategies
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic response
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members on treatment planning
• Safely assist with patient restraint and crisis interventions as required
• Document patient care and progress in EPIC

The facility will provide training on proper management of agitated or escalated patients and restraint techniques.

Requirements

• Active RN license (willing to wait on licensure if needed)
• BLS certification
• Acute psychiatric nursing experience required
• Experience working on a locked behavioral health unit preferred
• Experience with young adult populations preferred (not required if strong psych background)
• Strong behavioral assessment and crisis management skills

New graduates will not be considered.

Additional Details

• 40 hours guaranteed per week when working 8- or 10-hour shifts
• Weekend rotation required
• EPIC charting system
• 26-week contract with potential temp-to-perm opportunity
• All hours billable
• Overtime applies after 40 hours per week