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Dominion Hospital

Psych Travel Nurse

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$2.0K/wk

Travel Psych Nurse This Psych travel nurse job in Falls Church, Virginia, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Psych Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Dominion Hospital. This role pays $2,059 ...

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Vivian Health

Psych RN in Washington, DC

Washington, DC · On-site

$2.0K - $2.8K/wk

Registered Nurse RN Responsibilities Psych Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity 7am-7:30pm and 7pm-7:30am Shifts Available-Full Time and Part Time **$10,000 Bonus for Full Time RN** The Psychiatric ...

Voyage Health

Travel RN Psych

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$1.8K - $1.9K/wk

Travel/Contract Pay: $1893 - $1993 per week Shift: 3x12 Days Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 13-week Position: RN Psych (Travel/Contract) We're hiring experienced RN Psych for a 13-week contract in ...

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How much do contract psych rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average weekly pay for contract psych rn in Washington is $2,328.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,959.62 and $2,690.38 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 Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 32% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,077 per year, or $58.2 per hour.

Psych Travel Nurse

Dominion Hospital

Falls Church, VA • On-site

$2.0K/wk

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Travel Psych Nurse

This Psych travel nurse job in Falls Church, Virginia, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Psych Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Dominion Hospital. This role pays $2,059 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. In this Psych travel nursing job, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Job Details
  • Facility: Dominion Hospital
  • Location: Falls Church, VA
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)
  • EMR System: Meditech
Travel Psych Requirements:
  • 2+ years of recent Psych experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Virginia and national regulatory bodies.
Benefits
  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Virginia

Compact license accepted. Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.

Explore Falls Church, VA

Into two square miles of Northern Virginia, Falls Church, VA squeezes a walkable, tree-canopied little city, surrounded by the DC metro's hospital row and connected by two Metro stations on its edges. RNs base here for assignments across Arlington, Fairfax, and the District, with demand spanning intensive care and surgical roles. The rents run high, standard for the inside-the-Beltway map, though the farmers market, restaurant rows. Bikeable W&OD Trail give daily life a village quality rare this close to Washington. The Metro makes car-free contracts genuinely possible. DC's museums and monuments sit twenty minutes east, and the Shenandoah's trailheads wait about an hour west whenever a full day off arrives.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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