Travel Psychiatric Unit RN - $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: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Iowa City, Iowa. This position involves working on an adult psychiatric unit with a focus on patient-centered and evidence-based care. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art facility, utilizing innovative technology and therapeutic modalities to promote a safe and healing environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: BLS & CPI/MOAB certifications; must have 2 years of experience; Iowa or Compact license; no local candidates within a 60-mile radius.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit features private rooms, natural light-filled spaces, open nurses station, and exercise rooms. The interdisciplinary team employs evidence-based modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and trauma-informed care.

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 #1281494. 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