Travel Behavioral Health RN - $1,950 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Behavioral Health is needed at a healthcare facility in Ottumwa, Iowa. This position involves working in a Behavioral Health Unit providing care for adult patients aged 18-65. Candidates must bring their license on the first day. The role requires demonstrated experience in behavioral health settings and adherence to facility onboarding requirements.

Job Details:

• Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
• Position: RN (Registered Nurse) in Behavioral Health
• Specialty: Behavioral Health (BHW)
• Shift: Days, 12 hours shift from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum, with shifts totaling 12 hours each
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum of 2 years' experience in Behavioral Health Unit or psychiatric setting, ADN or BSN education, current vaccinations including MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and TB
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: May be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility
• Additional Information: Experience in mental health or psychiatric care; must submit the LifePoint Health candidate submission form, resume, self-assessment skills checklist, and vaccination records

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1261889. 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: Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus