Akron, OH · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Local Contract Psych RN | Akron, OH | Nights Description: Looking for a Gero-psych RN with 2+ years of experience. Patients are mostly over 60 yrs old (diagnoses include dementia, depression ...
Akron, OH · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Local Contract Psych RN | Akron, OH | Nights Description: Looking for a Gero-psych RN with 2+ years of experience. Patients are mostly over 60 yrs old (diagnoses include dementia, depression ...
Pueblo, CO · On-site
$65/hr
Local Contract Psych RN - Local Contract - Days | 48/48, 36/48, 36/36 | $65/hr Pueblo, CO Orientation Start Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday, every month 24-Week Contract Compensation & Schedule $65.00 per ...
Pueblo, CO · On-site
$65/hr
Local Contract Psych RN - Local Contract - Days | 48/48, 36/48, 36/36 | $65/hr Pueblo, CO Orientation Start Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday, every month 24-Week Contract Compensation & Schedule $65.00 per ...
Pueblo, CO · On-site
$65/hr
Local Contract Psych RN - Local Contract - Nights | 48/48, 36/48, 36/36 | $65/hr Pueblo, CO Orientation Start Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday, every month 24-Week Contract Compensation & Schedule $65.00 ...
Pueblo, CO · On-site
$65/hr
Local Contract Psych RN - Local Contract - Nights | 48/48, 36/48, 36/36 | $65/hr Pueblo, CO Orientation Start Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday, every month 24-Week Contract Compensation & Schedule $65.00 ...
Contract: 16 weeks * Shifts: Days and Nights * 36 hour/work week * Pay Rate: $60/hour * Start Date: August 24th Psych RN Requirements: * WI RN license * Updated resume * Active BLS and ACLS ...
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Contract: 16 weeks * Shifts: Days and Nights * 36 hour/work week * Pay Rate: $60/hour * Start Date: August 24th Psych RN Requirements: * WI RN license * Updated resume * Active BLS and ACLS ...
Pueblo, CO · On-site
$65/hr
Local Contract Psych RN - Local Contract - Days | 48/48, 36/48, 36/36 | $65/hr Pueblo, CO Orientation Start Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday, every month 24-Week Contract Compensation & Schedule $65.00 per ...
Pueblo, CO · On-site
$65/hr
Local Contract Psych RN - Local Contract - Days | 48/48, 36/48, 36/36 | $65/hr Pueblo, CO Orientation Start Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday, every month 24-Week Contract Compensation & Schedule $65.00 per ...
Manchester, CT · On-site
$49/hr
Local Contract Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Manchester, CT. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for ...
Manchester, CT · On-site
$49/hr
Local Contract Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Manchester, CT. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for ...
Anaconda, MT · On-site
$2.6K - $3.4K/wk
Now hiring a qualified RN / Registered Nurse with Psychiatric or related nursing experience for a contract near Warm Springs, MT! Local and travel candidates welcome to apply! Psych RN Pay: * $3,486 ...
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Anaconda, MT · On-site
$2.6K - $3.4K/wk
Now hiring a qualified RN / Registered Nurse with Psychiatric or related nursing experience for a contract near Warm Springs, MT! Local and travel candidates welcome to apply! Psych RN Pay: * $3,486 ...
North Dartmouth, MA · On-site
$1.9K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position Stability HealthCare is looking for a psych RN contract position in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Job details: * Weekly pay: $1957.11 * Unit: Psych * Shift: Evening * Duration ...
North Dartmouth, MA · On-site
$1.9K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position Stability HealthCare is looking for a psych RN contract position in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Job details: * Weekly pay: $1957.11 * Unit: Psych * Shift: Evening * Duration ...
Asheville, NC · On-site
$1.6K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position Stability HealthCare is looking for a psych RN contract position in Asheville, North Carolina. Job details: * Weekly pay: $1647.41 * Unit: Psych * Shift: Nights * Duration ...
Asheville, NC · On-site
$1.6K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position Stability HealthCare is looking for a psych RN contract position in Asheville, North Carolina. Job details: * Weekly pay: $1647.41 * Unit: Psych * Shift: Nights * Duration ...
Pierceton, IN · On-site
$1.6K - $2.2K/wk
Psych RN Opportunity at Bowen Center Position: RN Specialty - Psych Facility Name ... Bowen Center Address: Pierceton IN Contract duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights 36 hrs Guaranteed ...
Pierceton, IN · On-site
$1.6K - $2.2K/wk
Psych RN Opportunity at Bowen Center Position: RN Specialty - Psych Facility Name ... Bowen Center Address: Pierceton IN Contract duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights 36 hrs Guaranteed ...
Akron, OH · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Local Contract Gero Psych RN | Akron, OH | Nights 3x12s Looking for a Gero-psych RN with 2+ years of experience. Patients are mostly over 60 yrs old, dementia, depression or suicidal. This has 16 ...
Akron, OH · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Local Contract Gero Psych RN | Akron, OH | Nights 3x12s Looking for a Gero-psych RN with 2+ years of experience. Patients are mostly over 60 yrs old, dementia, depression or suicidal. This has 16 ...
Olathe, KS · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position in Olathe, Kansas Stability HealthCare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Olathe, Kansas. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse.
Olathe, KS · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position in Olathe, Kansas Stability HealthCare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Olathe, Kansas. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse.
Lawton, OK · On-site
$1.5K - $2.1K/wk
... Psych setting ... Contract Length: 13 Start Date: 09/25/2026 Shift: 3x12 Nights Benefits for Psychiatric RNs: * ...
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Lawton, OK · On-site
$1.5K - $2.1K/wk
... Psych setting ... Contract Length: 13 Start Date: 09/25/2026 Shift: 3x12 Nights Benefits for Psychiatric RNs: * ...
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Janesville, WI · On-site
$63 - $65/hr
Position: Psych RN Location: Janesville, WI Contract length: 13 weeks Guaranteed hours: 36 hours Pay Package: Blended Pay: $65/hr. Shift: 12hrs Days/varied 3 days a week Email : Steve ...
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Janesville, WI · On-site
$63 - $65/hr
Position: Psych RN Location: Janesville, WI Contract length: 13 weeks Guaranteed hours: 36 hours Pay Package: Blended Pay: $65/hr. Shift: 12hrs Days/varied 3 days a week Email : Steve ...
Asheville, NC · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position Stability HealthCare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Asheville, North Carolina. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse.
Asheville, NC · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position Stability HealthCare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Asheville, North Carolina. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse.
Olathe, KS · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position in Olathe, Kansas Stability HealthCare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Olathe, Kansas. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse.
Olathe, KS · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position in Olathe, Kansas Stability HealthCare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Olathe, Kansas. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse.
Scottsbluff, NE · On-site
$62.61/hr
We are looking for a Travel Psych RN for a great Travel nursing job in Scottsbluff, NE. This Psych Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse ...
Scottsbluff, NE · On-site
$62.61/hr
We are looking for a Travel Psych RN for a great Travel nursing job in Scottsbluff, NE. This Psych Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse ...
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position Stability HealthCare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Cleveland, Ohio. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses ...
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position Stability HealthCare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Cleveland, Ohio. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses ...
Athens, TN · On-site
$1.5K - $2.0K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position in Athens, Tennessee Stability HealthCare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Athens, Tennessee. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) ...
Athens, TN · On-site
$1.5K - $2.0K/wk
Psych RN Contract Position in Athens, Tennessee Stability HealthCare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Athens, Tennessee. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) ...
Akron, OH · On-site
$61.11/hr
We are looking for a Travel Psych RN for a great Travel nursing job in Akron, OH. This Psych Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 10 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse ...
Akron, OH · On-site
$61.11/hr
We are looking for a Travel Psych RN for a great Travel nursing job in Akron, OH. This Psych Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 10 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse ...
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A Contract Psych RN is a registered nurse who works on a temporary basis in psychiatric or mental health settings. They provide patient care, administer medications, monitor mental health conditions, and collaborate with a healthcare team. These roles are typically short-term and can be in hospitals, psychiatric facilities, or residential treatment centers. Contract Psych RNs often work through staffing agencies and may have flexible assignments in different locations.
To thrive as a Contract Psych RN, you need an active RN license, experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing, and strong assessment skills. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), restraint protocols, and crisis intervention certifications such as CPI or PMAB is often required. Compassion, resilience, and excellent communication help build trust with patients and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial for delivering safe, high-quality mental health care in challenging and dynamic environments.
Contract Psych RNs most often work in inpatient psychiatric units, behavioral health facilities, or mental health hospitals, frequently joining teams for a set contract period. The team typically consists of psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, mental health technicians, and other nurses, all collaborating closely to create and implement individualized treatment plans for patients. You can expect a fast-paced environment, diverse patient populations, and frequent interactions with patients experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. Adaptability and quick integration into existing teams are key, as you may rotate shifts and be assigned to various units depending on organizational needs.
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Akron, OH • On-site
$1.7K - $2.3K/wk
Contractor
Medical, Dental, Vision
Posted 5 days ago
Hunter Recruiting is seeking a local contract nurse RN Psychiatric for a local contract nursing job in Akron, Ohio.
Job Description & RequirementsPsych RN | Akron, OH | Nights
Description:
Looking for a Gero-psych RN with 2+ years of experience. Patients are mostly over 60 yrs old (diagnoses include dementia, depression, suicidal ideation, etc...). The unit has 16 private rooms. 1 to 6/7 ratios. Must be willing to float within your scope of practice and can be floated to Med /Surg units as helping hands.
Requirements:
2 years of recent Psych RN experience
BLS and CPI certifications
Recent experience with blood draws/starting IVs
Recent EPIC experience
OH or Compact RN License
Psych RN | Akron, OH | Nights Description: Looking for a Gero-psych RN with 2+ years of experience. Patients are mostly over 60 yrs old (diagnoses include dementia, depression, suicidal ideation, etc...). The unit has 16 private rooms. 1 to 6/7 ratios. Must be willing to float within your scope of practice and can be floated to Med /Surg units as helping hands. Requirements: 2 years of recent Psych RN experience BLS and CPI certifications Recent experience with blood draws/starting IVs Recent EPIC experience OH or Compact RN License
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