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Stability Healthcare

Travel RN

Centre Hall, PA · On-site

It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for ... Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Psych RN Active BLS, MAB or CPI a plus Active RN license

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Centre Hall, PA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

Psychiatric - Psych RN - Travel Nurse About TNAA TotalMed RN TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization ...

clh

Registered Nurse

Indiana, PA

We currently have an immediate opening for Psych RN. WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? * $5,000 Retention Bonus for Full-time RN's * PREMIUM Clinical Ladder Pay Rates for FT/PT RN's * Excellent growth and ...

clh

Registered Nurse

Indiana, PA · On-site

We currently have an immediate opening for Psych RN. WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? * $5,000 Retention Bonus for Full-time RN's * PREMIUM Clinical Ladder Pay Rates for FT/PT RN's * Excellent growth and ...

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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 Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Travel RN

Stability Healthcare

Centre Hall, PA • On-site

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

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.
Job Requirements :
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Psych RN Active BLS, MAB or CPI a plus Active RN license

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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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