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Stability Healthcare

Psych - Travel RN

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 ...

Meda Health

Psych Registered Nurse RN

Asheville, NC · On-site

$48.08/hr

We are looking for a Travel Psych RN for a great Travel nursing job in Asheville, NC. This Psych Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse ...

Meda Health

Psych Registered Nurse RN

Asheville, NC

$47.92/hr

We are looking for a Travel Psych RN for a great Travel nursing job in Asheville, NC. This Psych Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse ...

Meda Health

Psych Registered Nurse RN

Asheville, NC · On-site

$48.15/hr

We are looking for a Travel Psych RN for a great Travel nursing job in Asheville, NC. This Psych Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse ...

Meda Health

Psych Registered Nurse RN

Hickory, NC · On-site

$40.69/hr

We are looking for a Travel Psych RN for a great Travel nursing job in Hickory, NC. This Psych Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse ...

Meda Health

Psych Registered Nurse RN

Asheville, NC · On-site

$48.08/hr

We are looking for a Travel Psych RN for a great Travel nursing job in Asheville, NC. This Psych Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse ...

Meda Health

Psych Registered Nurse RN

Clyde, NC

$43.81/hr

We are looking for a Travel Psych RN for a great Travel nursing job in Clyde, NC. This Psych Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse ...

Concentric Healthcare

RN - Psych

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

RN - Psych Registered Nurse Travel Concentric is currently seeking candidates in Registered Nurse profession with focus in Registered Nurse (Psychiatry) for a 13 week contract in the Winston-Salem ...

Gulf Pointe Surgery Center

Psych RN

Asheville, NC · On-site

$1.7K - $2.3K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Psych Registered Nurse East Unit Do you have the career opportunities as a Psych Registered Nurse East unit you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join ...

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How much do contract psych rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average weekly pay for contract psych rn in North Carolina is $1,868.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,573.08 and $2,157.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract psych RN?

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 as a contract psych RN?

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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Contract Psych Rn job openings in North Carolina as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 43% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 38% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $97,152 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Psych - Travel RN

Stability Healthcare

Asheville, NC • On-site

$1.6K/wk

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Posted 8 days ago

Job description

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: 13 weeks
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Daily hours: 12

It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric nurses care for patients with psych/mental issues including addictions and depression. Care may be given in a psych facility, unit in a hospital or specific part of the ER. They're also trained in behavioral therapy, providing tools to teach patients as well as family members how to cope with psychiatric disorders. Also known as: behavioral health

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About Stability Healthcare

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Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009, with the mission of becoming the best Travel Nursing Agency in California. We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying travel nursing jobs available. We have access to the best travel assignments from 1000's of facilities. You can start the year off in sunny California, spend the Spring in the Colorado Rockies, enjoy the Summer in the Mid-West, experience the change of seasons in Boston and New York, and hit the beaches of Florida in the winter. Our Nurses work in the best hospitals and health systems in the country.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2009

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