Psych RN
$2.7K/wk
Psych, RN Carroll, IA 13 weeks ASAP Start 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM 48hr guarantee
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$2.7K/wk
Psych, RN Carroll, IA 13 weeks ASAP Start 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM 48hr guarantee
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$2.7K/wk
Psych, RN Carroll, IA 13 weeks ASAP Start 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM 48hr guarantee
Iowa City, IA · On-site
$1.5K - $2.1K/wk
Psych Nurse (RN) - Nights 6p-6:30a & Days 6a-6:30p Thrive Now Recovery Center - Iowa City, IA Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | 3-Day Workweek (12-Hour Shifts) Competitive Wages + Benefits | Shift ...
Iowa City, IA · On-site
$1.5K - $2.1K/wk
Psych Nurse (RN) - Nights 6p-6:30a & Days 6a-6:30p Thrive Now Recovery Center - Iowa City, IA Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | 3-Day Workweek (12-Hour Shifts) Competitive Wages + Benefits | Shift ...
$1.5K - $2.1K/wk
Psych Nurse (RN) - Nights 6p-6:30a & Days 6a-6:30p Thrive Now Recovery Center - Iowa City, IA Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | 3-Day Workweek (12-Hour Shifts) Competitive Wages + Benefits | Shift ...
$1.5K - $2.1K/wk
Psych Nurse (RN) - Nights 6p-6:30a & Days 6a-6:30p Thrive Now Recovery Center - Iowa City, IA Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | 3-Day Workweek (12-Hour Shifts) Competitive Wages + Benefits | Shift ...
Iowa City, IA · On-site
$1.5K - $2.1K/wk
Salary: Psych Nurse (RN) - Nights 6p-6:30a & Days 6a-6:30p Thrive Now Recovery Center Iowa City, IA Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | 3-Day Workweek (12-Hour Shifts) Competitive Wages + Benefits ...
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Iowa City, IA · On-site
$1.5K - $2.1K/wk
Salary: Psych Nurse (RN) - Nights 6p-6:30a & Days 6a-6:30p Thrive Now Recovery Center Iowa City, IA Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | 3-Day Workweek (12-Hour Shifts) Competitive Wages + Benefits ...
Ottumwa, IA · On-site
$2.2K/wk
... RN Specialty Psych Job ID 18645728 Job Title RN - Psych Weekly Pay $2209.0 Shift Details Shift 7P ... No pay cuts mid-contract * Referral bonus (up to $1000 per referral!) * License reimbursement if ...
Ottumwa, IA · On-site
$2.2K/wk
... RN Specialty Psych Job ID 18645728 Job Title RN - Psych Weekly Pay $2209.0 Shift Details Shift 7P ... No pay cuts mid-contract * Referral bonus (up to $1000 per referral!) * License reimbursement if ...
Days Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 8/7/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Host Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Iowa City, Iowa, 52242! Host Healthcare is ...
Days Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 8/7/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Host Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Iowa City, Iowa, 52242! Host Healthcare is ...
Rotating Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Host Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Iowa City, Iowa, 52242! Host Healthcare is ...
Rotating Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Host Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Iowa City, Iowa, 52242! Host Healthcare is ...
Rotating Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 8/7/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Host Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Iowa City, Iowa, 52242! Host Healthcare ...
Rotating Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 8/7/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Host Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Iowa City, Iowa, 52242! Host Healthcare ...
Nights Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Core Medical Group to find a qualified Psych RN in Carroll, Iowa, 51401! Client in IA seeking ...
Nights Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Core Medical Group to find a qualified Psych RN in Carroll, Iowa, 51401! Client in IA seeking ...
Mason City, IA · On-site
$62/hr
Position - RN Psych/Behav. Health Facility - 1000 4th St ... SW, Mason City, IA, 50401 Address - MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Contract - 13 weeks Shift ...
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Mason City, IA · On-site
$62/hr
Position - RN Psych/Behav. Health Facility - 1000 4th St ... SW, Mason City, IA, 50401 Address - MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Contract - 13 weeks Shift ...
Carroll, IA · On-site
$23/hr
Psych Travel Nursing Position Travel offering for nursing profession RN specialty psych. Regular pay rate $23. Shift details: 8 hour nights. Job order details: start date 07/13/2026, end date 10/12 ...
Carroll, IA · On-site
$23/hr
Psych Travel Nursing Position Travel offering for nursing profession RN specialty psych. Regular pay rate $23. Shift details: 8 hour nights. Job order details: start date 07/13/2026, end date 10/12 ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
... contract needs. Each assignment will be restricted to one location. The RN is responsible for ... psychological and social needs of the patient. Typical assignments are 14 weeks in length.
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Des Moines, IA · On-site
... contract needs. Each assignment will be restricted to one location. The RN is responsible for ... psychological and social needs of the patient. Typical assignments are 14 weeks in length.
Sioux City, IA · On-site
$2.4K/wk
E-SolHealth is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Psych for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Psych * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week
Sioux City, IA · On-site
$2.4K/wk
E-SolHealth is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Psych for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Psych * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week
... contract needs. Each assignment will be restricted to one location. The RN is responsible for ... psychological and social needs of the patient. Typical assignments are 14 weeks in length.
... contract needs. Each assignment will be restricted to one location. The RN is responsible for ... psychological and social needs of the patient. Typical assignments are 14 weeks in length.
Sioux Center, IA · On-site
RN Long-term Care Position Summary As a Contract Registered Nurse, you will: * Deliver high-quality nursing care to long-term care residents. * Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions.
Sioux Center, IA · On-site
RN Long-term Care Position Summary As a Contract Registered Nurse, you will: * Deliver high-quality nursing care to long-term care residents. * Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions.
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$1.9K - $2.6K/wk
Assured Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry * Discipline: RN * ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$1.9K - $2.6K/wk
Assured Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry * Discipline: RN * ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$1.9K - $2.6K/wk
Assured Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry * Discipline: RN * ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$1.9K - $2.6K/wk
Assured Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry * Discipline: RN * ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$1.9K - $2.6K/wk
Assured Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry * Discipline: RN * ...
Des Moines, IA · On-site
$1.9K - $2.6K/wk
Assured Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry * Discipline: RN * ...
Mason City, IA · On-site
$2.5K - $3.4K/wk
Assured Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN CVOR for a local contract nursing job in Mason City, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: CVOR * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/17/2026 * Duration ...
Mason City, IA · On-site
$2.5K - $3.4K/wk
Assured Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN CVOR for a local contract nursing job in Mason City, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: CVOR * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/17/2026 * Duration ...
Centerville, IA · On-site
$1.6K - $2.2K/wk
Assured Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Centerville, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry * Discipline: RN * ...
Centerville, IA · On-site
$1.6K - $2.2K/wk
Assured Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Centerville, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry * Discipline: RN * ...
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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.
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.

Psych, RN
Carroll, IA
13 weeks
ASAP Start
6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
48hr guarantee