Registered Nurse Psychiatric
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 5/9/2026
Salary: $2142.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to individuals receiving psychiatric and behavioral health treatment
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans for psychiatric patients
- Monitor patient mental and physical status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient safety and therapeutic outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility standards
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or a compact state
- Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing
- Current BLS certification
- Ability to work night shift in a fast-paced inpatient behavioral health environment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health setting
- Familiarity with de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed care practices
- Experience working with diverse patient populations in a structured clinical environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients receiving behavioral health care
- Work within a structured, supportive clinical environment with a dedicated interdisciplinary team
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