Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,050 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) located in Springfield, Missouri. This position involves providing acute adult psychiatric care within a behavioral health unit. The RN will utilize the nursing process to deliver patient care, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure patient rights and confidentiality are maintained throughout the assignment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 1900-0700, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current RN license (Meets the criteria to be eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri), BLS certification from the American Heart Association, 1 year of inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health experience in adult acute settings, as specified in the job order, and must be able to work full shift hours.
• Preferred Qualifications: Crisis or behavioral health training experience
• Float: None required, but flexibility to work as a tech or sitter if needed
• Additional Information:
  Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and coordinate care with other departments. The role involves direct patient care activities for adult acute psychiatric patients, including assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position requires physical stamina due to standing, walking, and physical demands involving patient handling, alongside maintaining confidentiality and adherence to the organization's standards and values. Night orientation on day shift, with availability for the entire week.

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 #1283346. 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