Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,900 to $2,100 per week in Salt Lake City, UT

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $1,900 to $2,100 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (Psych) | West Valley, UT | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a compassionate Behavioral Health team where your clinical expertise, empathy, and dedication help patients navigate their mental health journey. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (Psych) to provide exceptional care for patients with behavioral and mental health conditions in West Valley, UT. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and thrive in a supportive, patient-centered environment, this travel opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (Psych)
• Location: West Valley City
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $1900 to $2100

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with psychiatric, behavioral health, and substance use disorders
• Perform thorough mental health and physical assessments upon admission and throughout hospitalization
• Monitor patient behavior, emotional status, and response to treatment plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and psychiatric treatments as prescribed while monitoring for side effects
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and implement appropriate safety precautions
• Respond promptly to psychiatric emergencies and assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, coping strategies, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure compliance with patient safety protocols, behavioral health regulations, and infection prevention standards
• Promote a therapeutic, safe, and supportive environment that encourages patient recovery

Requirements

• Active Utah Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact RN License
• Minimum 2 years of recent Psychiatric nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience caring for adult behavioral health and psychiatric patients
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, communication, and de-escalation skills
• Experience with medication management and behavioral health documentation
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced behavioral health setting
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered mental health care