Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,065 per week

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant specializing in child and adolescent mental health services in Iowa City, Iowa. This position involves providing psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients aged 3 to 17 years old within a dedicated inpatient unit. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver structured therapy and enhance patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Travel Required: No
• Float Required: No
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in pediatric psychiatry, minimum 2 years of pediatric psych experience, IA/COMPACT license, BLS certification, and MOAB (preferably prior to start date, but can be provided).
• Length: 13 weeks
• Specialty Name: Psych
• Specialty: Psychiatric Unit
• Experience: 0+ years
• Address: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
• Additional Information: The role involves caring for child and adolescent psychiatric patients with conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Candidates should have prior pediatrics psychiatry experience in their work history.

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 #1281492. 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

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus