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Psych RN Supervisor

Willoughby, OH

Responsibilities Psych Nurse Supervisor (RN Registered Nurse) Full Time Shifts Available: 3pm-11:30pm and 11pm-7:30am ***FULL TIME BONUS of $5,000*** Windsor-Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Medicine ...

Voyage Health

Travel RN Psych

Cleveland Heights, OH · On-site

$2.2K - $2.3K/wk

Travel/Contract Pay: $2232 - $2349 per week Shift: 3x12 Nights Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 13-week Position: RN Psych (Travel/Contract) We're hiring experienced RN Psych for a 13-week contract ...

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RN - Psych

Kings Mills, OH · On-site

$1.6K - $2.3K/wk

RN - Psych Job Type Travel Profession RN Specialty Psych Job ID 18504106 Shift Details Shift Unknown (40hours) Job Order Details Start Date 06/15/2026 End Date 12/14/2026 Duration 26 Week(s) Float ...

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How much do contract psych rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average weekly pay for contract psych rn in Ohio is $1,954.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,646.15 and $2,257.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Psych Registered Nurse

Psych Registered Nurse

East Liverpool City Hospital

East Liverpool, OH • On-site

$62/hr

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This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

East Liverpool City Hospital rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Overview
Department: Behavioral Health Unit
Shift: Temporary Full Time, 12 Hr - Night Shift
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! East Liverpool City Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
East Liverpool City Hospital is an award-winning community hospital proudly serving residents of the tristate region since 1905. With 152 licensed beds and more than 500 employees, the hospital averages 31,000 Emergency Department visits annually. East Liverpool's medical staff is comprised of more than 160 physicians with an additional 21 resident physicians completing their training in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services, general surgery, medical stabilization for substance abuse, behavioral health for adults over the age of 55, and remains the ONLY cardiac rehabilitation program in Columbiana County. For more information, visit www.elch.org.
Responsibilities
Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients' and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients' medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Other related duties.
Qualifications
1. Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Minimum of two years' recent bedside experience required.
4. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
5. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
6. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.
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$62.00 per hour
Employment Status
Temporary
Shift
Nights
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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