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Registered Nurse RN

Ambler, PA · On-site

Responsibilities Psych Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity Shifts Currently Available: 3pm-11pm Or Weekend 7am-11pm Baylor Position The Horsham Clinic is a private, inpatient, behavioral health ...

UHS

Registered Nurse RN

Ambler, PA · On-site

Responsibilities Psych Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity Shift Currently Available: 3:30pm-12am The Horsham Clinic is a private, inpatient, behavioral health facility that treats children, teens ...

UHS

Registered Nurse RN

Ambler, PA · On-site

Responsibilities Psych Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity Shift Currently Available: 3:30pm-12am The Horsham Clinic is a private, inpatient, behavioral health facility that treats children, teens ...

UHS

Registered Nurse RN

Ambler, PA · On-site

Responsibilities Psych Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity Shifts Currently Available: 3pm-11pm Or Weekend 7am-11pm Baylor Position The Horsham Clinic is a private, inpatient, behavioral health ...

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How much do contract psych rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average weekly pay for contract psych rn in Philadelphia, PA is $2,074.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,746.15 and $2,396.15 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 Philadelphia, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,873 per year, or $51.9 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN)- Inpatient Psych- Per Diem

Main Line Health

Bryn Mawr, PA • On-site

$55 - $62/day

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Main Line Health rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

268th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Could you be our next Per Diem Inpatient Psych RN at Main Line Health?

Why work as a Psych Per Diem Nurse?

Make an Impact!

As a part of our Interdisciplinary Team working within the 40-bed unit, your care and treatment of these patients is an integral part of their Patient Experience. As a Registered Nurse, you would be caring for an adult psychiatric patient population.

Develop and Grow Your Career!

You are encouraged to attend MLH Education & Development Classes that offer a variety of relevant courses, tools, and resources to help achieve your personal and professional goals. On-going feedback and career development are provided by your Manager through the use of performance appraisals and 1:1 communication to further develop yourself professionally.

Get Involved!

Become engaged by joining hospital & system-wide Nursing Committees, Unit Councils, evidence-based research projects, precepting new staff, and pursuing the Clinical Ladder program.

Join the Team!

Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a common purpose: providing superior service and care.

Position-Specific Benefits include:

We offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services and vendors... And parking is always free!

Position:

Registered Nurse RN -Inpatient Psych unit

Shift:

Per Diem, Minimum 24 hours per Month; Minimum of 16 hours must be weekend shifts.

Experience:

2-3 years of RN inpatient psych experience required.

Education:

RN Diploma, ASN required; BSN preferred.

Licensures/Certifications:

1. PA RN license OR a multi-state license verified in one of the approved states through the Nursing Licensure Compact.

2. Provider BLS (American Heart Assoc/American Red Cross) required.

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: Day Job

Pay Range: $55.00 - $62.00

Job Grade: 614

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About Main Line Health

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Main Line Health, a System Magnet designated health network, is a not-for-profit acute care system that demonstrates competence in evidence-based nursing practice, making clinical decisions using the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preference. We recognize that people are the most important asset we have so we believe in fostering a work environment of collaboration, participation, and respect.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bryn Mawr, PA, US

Year founded

1985

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