Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
Portsmouth, VA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

RN – Behavioral Health Inpatient – Nights

Department: Adult Psychiatric Unit
Start Date: 09/14/2026
Contract: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Nights
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Openings: 1
Experience: 2 years preferred

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Behavioral Health RN to provide comprehensive nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The RN will promote a safe and therapeutic environment while working closely with providers and interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical and behavioral health assessments.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor patients' responses to nursing interventions and modify care as needed.
• Provide medication administration and nursing interventions according to the treatment plan.
• Manage the therapeutic milieu and maintain a safe environment.
• Utilize appropriate de-escalation and therapeutic intervention techniques.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral or psychiatric emergencies.
• Establish clear and appropriate boundaries with patients.
• Provide emotional support, education, and patient advocacy.
• Communicate patient status and changes to providers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in discharge and continuing-care planning.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient documentation.
• Follow evidence-based practices, facility policies, and nursing standards.

Requirements

• 1 year of RN experience required.
• Recent Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Current RN license in the working state or Compact license.
• BLS required; ACLS may be accepted in lieu of BLS.
• BSN preferred.
• EPIC experience preferred.
• De-escalation training preferred.