Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Holyoke, MA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Evenings, Flexible
Referral Bonus

RN – Behavioral Health

Facility: LifePoint Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts

Schedule & Contract

• Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• Guaranteed Hours: 40/week
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Weekend: Every other weekend / as needed
• Call: None
• Block scheduling: Not available
• Orientation: Mandatory, biweekly on Monday or Tuesday
• Local candidates: Must be at least 60 miles away to qualify for travel
• Local rate: $75 

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience
• Previous behavioral health experience required
• Current Massachusetts RN license
• BLS/BCLS and HWC certifications required
• ACLS preferred
• ADN, BSN, or nursing diploma from an accredited program
• Must be comfortable caring for adult and pediatric patients

Patient & Unit Details

• 104 beds across five units
• Patient population: Adults, pediatrics (ages 5–17), and geriatrics
• Patient ratio: Approximately 1:8; lower ratios for pediatric and geriatric units
• EHR: Cerner
• Trauma level: Not applicable
• Scrubs: Blue
• Floating: Required

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Deliver and evaluate direct and indirect patient care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and nursing leadership.
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary care.

Common Diagnoses

• Schizophrenia
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Substance use disorder
• Anxiety