$100 - $140/hr
This role supports growing APRN (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) and MSN (Nursing Education, Forensics, Clinical Nurse Leader) with a view towards program specialty ...
$100 - $140/hr
This role supports growing APRN (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) and MSN (Nursing Education, Forensics, Clinical Nurse Leader) with a view towards program specialty ...
$100 - $140/hr
This role supports growing APRN (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) and MSN (Nursing Education, Forensics, Clinical Nurse Leader) with a view towards program specialty ...
Somerset, KY · On-site
$1.2K - $1.7K/wk
RN - Mental Health/Psych Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Mental Health/Psych Weekly Pay: $1293 - $1764 Shift Details: 12 hour days Job Order Details: Start Date 10/05/2026 End Date 01/04/2027 ...
Somerset, KY · On-site
$1.2K - $1.7K/wk
RN - Mental Health/Psych Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Mental Health/Psych Weekly Pay: $1293 - $1764 Shift Details: 12 hour days Job Order Details: Start Date 10/05/2026 End Date 01/04/2027 ...
$68 - $94/hr
Clinical Specialist - Psych, Registered Nurse Department: Community Home Health Location: Rochester Regional Health, 330 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4 ...
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$68 - $94/hr
Clinical Specialist - Psych, Registered Nurse Department: Community Home Health Location: Rochester Regional Health, 330 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4 ...
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$65 - $90/hr
Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Adult Psych Behavioral Health Unit Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM. You may be eligible for a sign on bonus for up to $12,000. You may also be ...
$65 - $90/hr
Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Adult Psych Behavioral Health Unit Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM. You may be eligible for a sign on bonus for up to $12,000. You may also be ...
$65 - $90/hr
Active RN license Key Responsibilities Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. Analyzes ...
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$65 - $90/hr
Active RN license Key Responsibilities Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. Analyzes ...
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Lexington, KY · On-site
$1.9K/wk
Registered Nurse (RN) Psych Profession: Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty: RN Psych Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours (7pm - 7:30am) Experience: - Nursing experience providing ...
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Lexington, KY · On-site
$1.9K/wk
Registered Nurse (RN) Psych Profession: Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty: RN Psych Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours (7pm - 7:30am) Experience: - Nursing experience providing ...
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$55 - $69/hr
Mission Health Communities is looking to hire Contract Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you ? Do you want to be part ...
$55 - $69/hr
Mission Health Communities is looking to hire Contract Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you ? Do you want to be part ...
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Stepdown for a local contract nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky. & Requirements * Specialty: Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Duration ...
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Stepdown for a local contract nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky. & Requirements * Specialty: Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Duration ...
Fisherville, KY · On-site
$75/hr
Psych Hospital Agency RN: Attention Travel Nurses!! Are you an RN looking for a new contract starting late summer or early fall? This is a fantastic chance to enhance your career while enjoying the ...
Fisherville, KY · On-site
$75/hr
Psych Hospital Agency RN: Attention Travel Nurses!! Are you an RN looking for a new contract starting late summer or early fall? This is a fantastic chance to enhance your career while enjoying the ...
Fisherville, KY · On-site
$75/hr
Psych Hospital Agency RN: Attention Travel Nurses!! Are you an RN looking for a new contract starting late summer or early fall? This is a fantastic chance to enhance your career while enjoying the ...
Fisherville, KY · On-site
$75/hr
Psych Hospital Agency RN: Attention Travel Nurses!! Are you an RN looking for a new contract starting late summer or early fall? This is a fantastic chance to enhance your career while enjoying the ...
Fisherville, KY · On-site
$56 - $58/hr
Psych Hospital Agency RN: Attention Travel Nurses!! Are you an RN looking for a new contract starting late summer or early fall? This is a fantastic chance to enhance your career while enjoying the ...
Fisherville, KY · On-site
$56 - $58/hr
Psych Hospital Agency RN: Attention Travel Nurses!! Are you an RN looking for a new contract starting late summer or early fall? This is a fantastic chance to enhance your career while enjoying the ...
Fisherville, KY · On-site
$75/hr
Psych Hospital Agency RN : Attention Travel Nurses!! Are you an RN looking for a new contract starting late summer or early fall? This is a fantastic chance to enhance your career while enjoying the ...
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Fisherville, KY · On-site
$75/hr
Psych Hospital Agency RN : Attention Travel Nurses!! Are you an RN looking for a new contract starting late summer or early fall? This is a fantastic chance to enhance your career while enjoying the ...
Louisville, KY · On-site
$100 - $120/hr
Psych Hospital Agency RN: Attention Travel Nurses!! Are you an RN looking for a new contract starting late summer or early fall? This is a fantastic chance to enhance your career while enjoying the ...
Louisville, KY · On-site
$100 - $120/hr
Psych Hospital Agency RN: Attention Travel Nurses!! Are you an RN looking for a new contract starting late summer or early fall? This is a fantastic chance to enhance your career while enjoying the ...
Hazard, KY · On-site
The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and ...
Hazard, KY · On-site
The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and ...
Louisville, KY · On-site
$40 - $46/hr
Registered Nurse- Telemetry (Contract Role) Location: Louisville, KY, 40217 Shift: Nights, 06:45 PM - 07:15 AM Job Type: Contract Duration: 3 weeks Pay Rate: $40 - $46/hr; (Negotiable based on ...
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Louisville, KY · On-site
$40 - $46/hr
Registered Nurse- Telemetry (Contract Role) Location: Louisville, KY, 40217 Shift: Nights, 06:45 PM - 07:15 AM Job Type: Contract Duration: 3 weeks Pay Rate: $40 - $46/hr; (Negotiable based on ...
$55 - $83/hr
## Registered Nurse Psych Visits Part Time AMApplylocations: Hartford - CT: Glastonbury - CTtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-138074At Elara Caring, we have a unique ...
$55 - $83/hr
## Registered Nurse Psych Visits Part Time AMApplylocations: Hartford - CT: Glastonbury - CTtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-138074At Elara Caring, we have a unique ...
$70 - $90/hr
Active RN license KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. Analyzes ...
New
$70 - $90/hr
Active RN license KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. Analyzes ...
New
Hazard, KY · On-site
The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and ...
Hazard, KY · On-site
The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and ...
Lexington, KY · On-site
$1.5K - $2.1K/wk
This is a RN position in the Adult Psych. You must have a Nursing License and at least 2 years of ... Psychiatric,19:00:00-07:00:00 About ADN Healthcare ADN Healthcare has thousands of contract and ...
Lexington, KY · On-site
$1.5K - $2.1K/wk
This is a RN position in the Adult Psych. You must have a Nursing License and at least 2 years of ... Psychiatric,19:00:00-07:00:00 About ADN Healthcare ADN Healthcare has thousands of contract and ...
Louisville, KY · On-site
$1.9K - $2.6K/wk
Voca Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky. & Requirements * Specialty: Telemetry * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/27 ...
Louisville, KY · On-site
$1.9K - $2.6K/wk
Voca Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky. & Requirements * Specialty: Telemetry * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/27 ...
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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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Posted 8 days ago
Associate Director Graduate Programs – School of Nursing
Cleveland State University – College of Health
The School of Nursing at Cleveland State University invites applications for an Associate Director Graduate Programs from doctoral-prepared nurse leaders interested in shaping the future of graduate nursing education. This role supports growing APRN and MSN programs and emphasizes faculty development, accreditation, and student success in an urban public R2 setting. Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, CSU offers a vibrant urban setting with strong ties to world-class clinical partners and community organizations.
We seek doctoral-prepared nurses with a proven record in graduate education, curriculum design, student outcomes, classroom innovation, and scholarship appropriate for an appointment as an Associate or Full Professor. This role supports growing APRN (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) and MSN (Nursing Education, Forensics, Clinical Nurse Leader) with a view towards program specialty track expansion and growth.
This is a 9-month with summer stipend administrative appointment as Clinical Associate Professor (tenure eligible) with an initial 4-year term, renewable annually based on performance reporting to the Director/ Chief Nursing Administrator, School of Nursing, College of Health.
Join a growing, diverse program committed to excellence and social mobility.