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Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch

Registered Nurse

Fargo, ND · On-site

$33 - $40/hr

Participate in medical/psychiatric emergencies and assess, treat, and triage in a timely and ... A current and valid North Dakota Registered Nurse license. * One year of experience in a mental or ...

Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch

Registered Nurse

Fargo, ND · On-site

$33 - $40/hr

Participate in medical/psychiatric emergencies and assess, treat, and triage in a timely and ... A current and valid North Dakota Registered Nurse license. * One year of experience in a mental or ...

Nexus Family Healing

Registered Nurse

Fargo, ND · On-site

$33 - $39/hr

This role will be supporting our local Luther Hall Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. Position Summary: The Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well-being to Nexus Family Healing residents by ...

Nexus Family Healing

Registered Nurse

Fargo, ND · On-site

$33 - $39/hr

This role will be supporting our local Luther Hall Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. Position Summary: The Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well-being to Nexus Family Healing residents by ...

Nexus Family Healing

Registered Nurse

Fargo, ND · On-site

$33 - $39/hr

This role will be supporting our local Luther Hall Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. Position Summary: The Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well-being to Nexus Family Healing residents by ...

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How much do psychiatric rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average weekly pay for psychiatric rn in Fargo, ND is $2,018.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,700.00 and $2,332.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Psychiatric RN?

A Psychiatric RN, or Psychiatric Registered Nurse, is a nursing professional who specializes in caring for patients with mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance abuse disorders. They work in various settings, including hospitals, mental health facilities, and outpatient clinics. Their responsibilities include assessing patients' mental health needs, administering medications, providing therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with other mental health professionals to create and implement treatment plans. Psychiatric RNs play a crucial role in supporting patients and their families during treatment and recovery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Psychiatric RN?

To thrive as a Psychiatric RN, you need a solid background in psychiatric nursing, crisis intervention, and patient assessment, supported by an RN license and specialized training in mental health. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), psychiatric medications, and behavioral health documentation systems is typically required. Strong soft skills such as empathy, de-escalation, active listening, and teamwork are essential for supporting patients in distress and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These abilities are critical for ensuring patient safety, effective care planning, and fostering therapeutic relationships in challenging mental health environments.

What are some common challenges Psychiatric RNs face when working with patients in acute care settings?

Psychiatric RNs in acute care settings often encounter challenges such as managing unpredictable patient behaviors, addressing complex mental health crises, and maintaining safety for both patients and staff. They must use strong assessment and de-escalation skills while working within interdisciplinary teams that include psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists. Additionally, they need to balance compassionate care with enforcing boundaries and protocols to ensure a therapeutic environment, which can be emotionally demanding but also rewarding.

What is the difference between Psychiatric Rn vs Mental Health Nurse?

AspectPsychiatric RnMental Health Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse license, specialized psychiatric trainingRegistered Nurse license, mental health specialization often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, psychiatric facilities, outpatient clinicsCommunity clinics, hospitals, mental health centers
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, mental health institutionsPublic health agencies, private clinics, hospitals

Both Psychiatric Rns and Mental Health Nurses are registered nurses with mental health expertise, working in similar environments. The main difference lies in terminology and regional usage, but their roles, credentials, and work settings are largely overlapping, focusing on patient care in mental health settings.

Psychiatric Rn jobs near you
Infographic showing various Psychiatric Rn job openings in Fargo, ND as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,959 per year, or $50.5 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - Med Psych

Sanford Health - Solutions by Sanford

Fargo, ND • On-site

$1.7K - $2.4K/wk

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

  • Collaborate with inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement, and evaluate care.

  • Perform patient assessment, coordinate care, provide patient education, and carry out nursing interventions.

Job description

Sanford Health - Solutions by Sanford is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Psych for a travel nursing job in Fargo, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Med Psych
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 14 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Create Your Career With Us!

You’re making a difference as a health care professional. Touch even more lives across the country – especially in underserved communities – through the unique travel staffing opportunities at Solutions By Sanford.

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: 2758

Department Details

Experienced RNs come join the Solutions By Sanford team!

We are looking for RN's that meet the following qualifications:

  • At least one year of experience.
  • At least six months of travel experience.
  • Live at least 60 miles from the location applied for.

Why Solutions By Sanford:

  • You will be paid weekly, your stipend is included in the weekly pay rate.
  • You will also be eligible for Sanford Benefits.
  • Contracts are 14 weeks with the option to extend or go to another Sanford site!

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care. Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Job Function: Nursing

Req Number: R-0272746

Featured: No

Sanford Health - Solutions by Sanford Job ID #R-0272746. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN Traveler - Med Psych

About Sanford Health - Solutions by Sanford

You’re making a difference as a health care professional. Touch even more lives across the country – especially in underserved communities – through the unique travel staffing opportunities at Solutions By Sanford.

We offer travel assignments in Sioux Falls, SD, Fargo, ND, Bismarck, ND, and Bemidji, MN. We’re made up of nearly 50,000 employees dedicated to the work of health and healing where their services are needed most.

Experience the exciting possibilities our travel careers offer. Whether your goal is to explore new places, enhance your resume or make an impact in underserved areas, find the right match at Solutions By Sanford.

Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Health savings account
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance

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