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CoreCivic

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Leavenworth, KS · On-site

$1.7K - $2.3K/wk

CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatric (Psych) Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The successful candidate should be able to ...

CoreCivic

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Leavenworth, KS · On-site

$41.42 - $52.89/hr

CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatric (Psych) Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The successful candidate should be able to ...

CoreCivic

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Leavenworth, KS · On-site

$41.42 - $52.89/hr

CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatric (Psych) Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The successful candidate should be able to ...

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What is a typical work environment and team structure like for a Contract Psych RN?

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.

What is a Contract Psych RN job?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Psych Rn position, and why are they important?

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.

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Infographic showing various Contract Psych Rn job openings in Kansas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.
Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare

Fort Leavenworth, KS • On-site

Other

Posted 3 days ago

New

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6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 277 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse sometimes referred to as a Psychiatric Nurse, Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse, or Geri-Psych RN. The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) care for our patients with mental health disorders, emotional issues, and behavioral challenges. The Behavioral Health RN will also assess and monitor patients manage crises, provide therapeutic support, and collaborate with the behavioral health care team to ensure safe and effective treatment in our inpatient Psychiatric Unit. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD / PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Perform comprehensive mental and physical health assessments to evaluate emotional stability, behavioral risks, cognitive function, and overall well-being
  • Administer prescribed psychiatric medications including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers while monitoring therapeutic effectiveness and side effects, and providing patient education on adherence
  • De-escalate psychiatric crises using therapeutic communication, trauma-informed techniques, and crisis intervention strategies while implementing safety measures like restraints or seclusion only when clinically appropriate and within policy guidelines
  • Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients through consistent, empathetic communication that validates their experiences and supports emotional self-regulation and recovery
  • Maintain a safe therapeutic environment by conducting routine safety checks, supervising at-risk patients closely, removing hazardous items, and consistently enforcing unit safety protocols and behavioral expectations
Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse. 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

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Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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