Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $2,046 per week

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Behavioral Health (Travel)

Location: Crittenton Children's Center– Kansas City, MO
Facility Type: Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital (Magnet Facility)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights | 3 × 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Acute Inpatient Pediatric Behavioral Health team at Crittenton Children's Center. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of RN experience , preferably in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing, and experience managing patient assignments in a 1:12 ratio .

Schedule

• 13-week travel assignment
• Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirement:
  • Every Sunday night, or
  • Every Friday night, or
  • Every other Friday night
• Block scheduling is not available.
• No on-call requirements.

Patient Assignment

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:12 (Days, Nights, and Weekends)
• No floating required.
• Each unit is staffed with one RN supported by Behavioral Health Technicians, who provide direct patient observation based on physician-ordered staffing levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active RN license (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• Experience caring for up to 12 patients
• Current BLS certification
• Current CPI or MANDT certification required at the time of submission
• Must successfully complete:
  • MANDT Patient Restraint Certification (if renewal is needed)
  • Trauma-Informed Care Training
  • Zero Suicide Training
• Missouri Children's Division Background Check (MoVechs) required

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following settings are strongly preferred:

• Pediatric or Adolescent Behavioral Health
• Inpatient Psychiatric Units
• Locked Behavioral Health Units
• Residential or Group Home Settings
• Substance Use or Chemical Dependency Programs
• Medical/Psychiatric Units

Experience treating patients with:

• Anxiety and Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
• PTSD
• Eating Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Developmental Disabilities
• Suicidal or Self-Injurious Behaviors
• Substance Use Disorders
• Aggressive or Assaultive Behaviors

Clinical Skills

• Medication administration (PO, IM, IV, SC, Rectal)
• IV initiation and maintenance
• Blood glucose monitoring
• CPR and emergency response
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Behavioral management
• Physical hold protocols
• Seclusion procedures
• Interpretation and communication of laboratory results

Facility Information

• 46-bed Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital
• Magnet-designated facility
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• RN Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Free parking available

Additional Requirements

• Local candidates are not accepted. Applicants must reside at least 75 miles from the facility.
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off (RTO).
• Guaranteed schedule based on contract terms.
• Candidates must respond promptly to all onboarding requirements.

Missouri MoVechs Background Check (Time-Sensitive)

The Missouri DSS MoVechs background check requires active participation from the traveler and typically takes at least three weeks to complete.

Within one week of signing the contract , candidates must:

• Complete the onboarding DocuSign packet.
• Submit the Missouri MoVechs application.
• Provide all requested state and DSS documentation promptly.
• Respond to any additional requests from Missouri DSS until final clearance is received.

About LanceSoft

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits