Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,243 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract | Lehighton, PA

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Lehighton, PA | 13-week contract. Active PA RN license and current BLS required for this night shift behavioral health nursing role.

Are you a compassionate Psychiatric RN or Behavioral Health Nurse looking for a psychiatric nursing job in Pennsylvania? Join our team in Lehighton, PA (Carbon County) and provide patient-centered mental health care in a supportive, therapeutic environment. This 13-week contract is ideal for an RN with psychiatric or behavioral health experience who wants meaningful clinical work in a small-town setting with easy access to outdoor recreation.

Psychiatric RN Job Details

• Location: Lehighton, PA 18235 (Carbon County) — Pennsylvania psychiatric nursing job
• Position: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) / Mental Health Nurse
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: June 8, 2026
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts (6:45pm – 7:15am), 36 hours per week
• Availability: Every other weekend and holiday required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 – $2,100

Psychiatric Nurse Qualifications (Requirements)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania (PA RN)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work every other weekend and scheduled holidays
• Preferred: CPI/de-escalation training, psychiatric certification, or prior experience in crisis intervention

Key Responsibilities — Psychiatric Nursing / Behavioral Health

• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adults in a behavioral health setting
• Monitor, assess, and document patient status, mental health symptoms, and treatment progress
• Administer psychotropic and other medications safely and accurately according to orders
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic support to patients and families
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and adhere to psychiatric nursing best practices and facility policies

Why This Psychiatric Nursing Job

• Gain valuable mental health nursing experience in a supportive psychiatric care environment
• Competitive weekly pay for contract psychiatric RNs
• Opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team focused on patient-centered behavioral health care
• Enjoy living in Lehighton, PA — close to parks, trails, and a welcoming community

Apply now. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in psychiatric nursing. To apply, submit your resume/CV, active PA RN license, and current BLS certification. Qualified psychiatric RNs and behavioral health nurses are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #484042. 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: Psych

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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