Travel Psychiatric Unit RN - $2,065 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Geriatric Psychiatry (Psychiatric Unit) position located in Iowa City, Iowa. This role involves providing inpatient psychiatric care for geriatric and adult patients on a dedicated 14-bed unit. The assignment is scheduled for evenings with a start date of August 3, 2026, and includes responsibilities such as medication management and assistance with activities of daily living.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Evening shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: No minimum experience required. Certifications include BLS and CPI or MOAB (Mental health crisis intervention training), with MOAB arranged during orientation if needed. The position is located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Preferred Qualifications: None listed.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: No local candidates residing within a 60-mile radius of the facility will be considered.

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 #1281496. 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 / Psychiatric Unit

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus