Registered Nurse Psychiatric

Job Title

Travel RN – Behavioral Health (Psychiatric)

Location

Aurora, Colorado

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: September 7, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an adult inpatient behavioral health unit with a patient ratio of approximately 1:8–1:9
• Perform behavioral health admissions and discharges in accordance with unit protocols
• Utilize Meditech EMR and Welsh Allen vital signs equipment to document and monitor patient status
• Serve as a Lead RN resource, with classes provided to support this function
• Float to other inpatient adult behavioral health units as needed
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including RNs and Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Minimum 1 year of current behavioral health nursing experience
• Current BLS certification
• CPI Certification (Calm Every Storm Certification also accepted)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong inpatient behavioral health experience
• Minimum 2 years of overall nursing experience
• Flexibility and ability to manage varied patient acuity levels

Why Join Us

• Work within a collaborative, team-oriented environment on a 120-bed unit recognized with a three-time Magnet Designation, offering a rich learning opportunity caring for patients with diverse mental health needs
• Gain valuable experience in a supportive setting where staff and leadership work closely together in a family-oriented culture