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TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel IMC RN

Clinton, MD · On-site

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Clinton, Maryland. & Requirements * Specialty: Intermediate Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel ER Charge RN

Olney, MD · On-site

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Olney, Maryland. & Requirements * Specialty: ED - Emergency Department * Discipline: RN * Start ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel Neuro ICU RN

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$2.2K - $3.0K/wk

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Falls Church, Virginia. & Requirements * Specialty: Neuro ICU * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/24/2026 * Duration ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel Neuro ICU RN

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$2.2K - $3.0K/wk

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Falls Church, Virginia. & Requirements * Specialty: Neuro ICU * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel OR RN

Washington, DC · On-site

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. & Requirements * Specialty: OR - Operating Room * Discipline: RN * ...

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What is a Psych RN Travel nurse?

A Psych RN Travel nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in psychiatric or mental health care and takes temporary assignments in various healthcare facilities across different locations. These nurses provide care to patients with mental health disorders, often working in hospitals, psychiatric facilities, or behavioral health units. Travel assignments typically last 8-13 weeks, allowing nurses to gain diverse experience and often receive higher pay and housing benefits. Psych RN Travel nurses must be adaptable, compassionate, and skilled in crisis intervention and patient advocacy.

What are some common challenges Psych RN Travel nurses face when adapting to new facilities?

Psych RN Travel nurses often encounter the challenge of quickly adapting to different facility protocols, electronic health record systems, and team dynamics. Each assignment may have unique patient populations, safety procedures, and therapeutic approaches, requiring strong adaptability and communication skills. Building rapport with new colleagues and patients in a short time frame is essential for effective care delivery and job satisfaction. Embracing flexibility and proactively seeking orientation resources can help travel nurses thrive in diverse psychiatric settings.

What is the difference between Psych Rn Travel vs Mental Health Nurse?

AspectPsych Rn TravelMental Health Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, Psychiatry certification (optional)RN license, Psychiatry or mental health specialization (optional)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, mental health facilities, travel assignmentsHospitals, community clinics, mental health centers
Employer & IndustryTravel staffing agencies, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, mental health organizations, clinics

Psych Rn Travel and Mental Health Nurse roles both require RN licensure and focus on mental health care. Psych Rn Travel typically involves temporary assignments across various locations, offering flexibility and travel opportunities. Mental Health Nurses often work in permanent positions within healthcare facilities. Both roles serve similar patient populations but differ mainly in employment type and work setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Psych RN Travel nurse?

To thrive as a Psych RN Travel Nurse, you need a current RN license, psychiatric nursing experience, and strong clinical assessment skills. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, crisis intervention techniques, and relevant certifications like BLS or CPI are typically required. Exceptional communication, emotional resilience, and cultural adaptability are vital soft skills for building trust with diverse patients and integrating into new teams quickly. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering safe, effective mental health care while adapting to varied environments and patient populations.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Psych Rn Travel jobs?

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Infographic showing various Psych Rn Travel job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Travel IMC RN

TNAA TotalMed RN

Clinton, MD • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Clinton, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Intermediate Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/08/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Progressive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Clinton, MD. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PCU Travel Nurse, you will care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment, but aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. Progressive Care Unit RNs will utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, detecting any changes and thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex medications, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated. The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding.
As a PCU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Provide basic bedside care; stabilize critical cardiac patients.
  • Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
  • Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
  • Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
  • Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
PCU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Progressive Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, NIH, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1469858. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Progressive Care Unit - PCU 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 staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1

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