Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $2,232 to $2,347 per week in Scottsbluff, NE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health
Location: Scottsbluff, NE
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,232 to $2,347 per week
Shift Information: Nights
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Nights – Relocation Candidates Welcome Location: Scottsbluff, NE Duration: 13 Weeks Specialty: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Shift Time: Nights Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week Start: 10/13/2026 We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join a healthcare facility in Scottsbluff, NE. In this role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral health conditions across a dynamic inpatient setting. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered interventions that support recovery and overall mental wellness. Key Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing mental status evaluations for patients on the behavioral health unit • Develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members • Administer and monitor psychiatric medications, documenting responses and reporting adverse effects promptly • Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication strategies to manage agitated or at-risk patients safely • Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, medications, coping strategies, and community resources • Monitor patients for signs of self-harm, suicide risk, or elopement and implement appropriate safety interventions • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards ✅ Requirements • Active NE or Compact RN license • BLS/BCLS certification • 1+ years of Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) experience • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent de-escalation certification preferred • Strong knowledge of psychiatric medications, mental health diagnoses, and evidence-based behavioral health practices Pay Pay range: $2,232 to $2,347 per week. Travel Behavioral Health RN package: up to $2,347/week (36 hours) = $32/hour taxable + up to $1,195/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules. Local package: $62/hour fully taxable ($2,232/week for 36 hours). Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

Active NE or Compact RN license BLS/BCLS certification 1+ years of Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) experience Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent de-escalation certification preferred Strong knowledge of psychiatric medications, mental health diagnoses, and evidence-based behavioral health practices