RN - Psych
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.6K/wk
Details Client Name Kindred Hospital Aurora Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Psych Job ID 37678229 Job Title RN - Psych Weekly Pay $1657.24 Shift Details Shift 3x12 Nights ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.6K/wk
Details Client Name Kindred Hospital Aurora Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Psych Job ID 37678229 Job Title RN - Psych Weekly Pay $1657.24 Shift Details Shift 3x12 Nights ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.6K/wk
Details Client Name Kindred Hospital Aurora Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Psych Job ID 37678229 Job Title RN - Psych Weekly Pay $1657.24 Shift Details Shift 3x12 Nights ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.8K - $2.5K/wk
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting. Contract Length: 13 Start Date: 08/24/2026 Shift: 3x12 Nights Benefits for Psychiatric RNs: * Health insurance * Vision ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.8K - $2.5K/wk
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting. Contract Length: 13 Start Date: 08/24/2026 Shift: 3x12 Nights Benefits for Psychiatric RNs: * Health insurance * Vision ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$34.38 - $39.38/hr
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 9/7/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Titan Medical Group to find a qualified Psych RN in Aurora, Colorado ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$34.38 - $39.38/hr
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 9/7/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Titan Medical Group to find a qualified Psych RN in Aurora, Colorado ...
Local Contract Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Aurora, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for ...
Local Contract Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Aurora, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.8K - $2.5K/wk
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting. Contract Length: 13 Start Date: 09/07/2026 Shift: 3x12 Nights Benefits for Psychiatric RNs: * Health insurance * Vision ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.8K - $2.5K/wk
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting. Contract Length: 13 Start Date: 09/07/2026 Shift: 3x12 Nights Benefits for Psychiatric RNs: * Health insurance * Vision ...
Englewood, CO · On-site
$2.0K/wk
Travel Psych Nurse This Psych travel nurse job in Englewood, Colorado, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Psych Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Denver Springs. This role pays $2,055 per week ...
Englewood, CO · On-site
$2.0K/wk
Travel Psych Nurse This Psych travel nurse job in Englewood, Colorado, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Psych Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Denver Springs. This role pays $2,055 per week ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.9K/wk
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting. Contract Length: 13 Start Date: 09/22/2026 Shift: 3x12 Nights Benefits for Psychiatric RNs: * Health insurance * Vision ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.9K/wk
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting. Contract Length: 13 Start Date: 09/22/2026 Shift: 3x12 Nights Benefits for Psychiatric RNs: * Health insurance * Vision ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Details Client Name Kindred Hospital Aurora Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Psych Job ID 37585071 Job Title RN - Psych Weekly Pay $1522.5 Shift Details Shift 3x12 Nights ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Details Client Name Kindred Hospital Aurora Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Psych Job ID 37585071 Job Title RN - Psych Weekly Pay $1522.5 Shift Details Shift 3x12 Nights ...
Local Contract Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Westminster, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for ...
Local Contract Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Westminster, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.6K/wk
Travel Psych Nurse This Psych travel nurse job in Aurora, Colorado, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Psych Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Kindred Hospital - Aurora. This role pays $1,626 ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.6K/wk
Travel Psych Nurse This Psych travel nurse job in Aurora, Colorado, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Psych Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Kindred Hospital - Aurora. This role pays $1,626 ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.4K/wk
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting. Contract Length: 13 Start Date: 09/07/2026 Shift: 3x12 Nights Benefits for Psychiatric RNs: * Health insurance * Vision ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.4K/wk
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting. Contract Length: 13 Start Date: 09/07/2026 Shift: 3x12 Nights Benefits for Psychiatric RNs: * Health insurance * Vision ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Nights - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 14 Weeks Start Date: 9/7/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with AHS Staffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Aurora, Colorado, 80011!
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Nights - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 14 Weeks Start Date: 9/7/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with AHS Staffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Aurora, Colorado, 80011!
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Nights - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 14 Weeks Start Date: 8/24/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with AHS Staffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Aurora, Colorado, 80011!
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Nights - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 14 Weeks Start Date: 8/24/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with AHS Staffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Aurora, Colorado, 80011!
Englewood, CO · On-site
$50/hr
Local Contract Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Englewood, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for ...
Englewood, CO · On-site
$50/hr
Local Contract Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Englewood, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$39/hr
Local Contract Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Aurora, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$39/hr
Local Contract Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Aurora, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.4K/wk
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 8/24/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Triage Staffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Aurora, Colorado ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.4K/wk
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 8/24/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Triage Staffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Aurora, Colorado ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.4K/wk
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 9/7/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Triage Staffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Aurora, Colorado ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.4K/wk
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 9/7/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Triage Staffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Aurora, Colorado ...
Westminster, CO · 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
Westminster, CO · 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
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.8K - $2.5K/wk
Travel Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Aurora, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for patients with ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.8K - $2.5K/wk
Travel Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Aurora, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for patients with ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.8K - $2.5K/wk
Travel Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Aurora, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for patients with ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$1.8K - $2.5K/wk
Travel Stability Healthcare is looking for a Psych RN contract position in Aurora, CO. It takes a special form of caring to be a psychiatric (psych) nurse. Psychiatric Nurses care for patients with ...
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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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