Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,395 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Psychiatric Unit Nurse is responsible for providing specialized care within a detox unit focused on substance abuse treatment. This position requires candidates to bring their licensure on the first day and to possess relevant experience in behavioral health, particularly in substance abuse. Candidates should be prepared to work scheduled shifts as specified.

Job Details:

• Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts, with options from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of two years of current substance abuse experience, Behavioral Health experience pertinent to the position, current to 1 year. Must have Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license uploaded with profile. Certifications required include American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS). Previous travel experience of at least 6 months is required. Candidate must possess their own vehicle and include their permanent address in the profile. All scheduling requests must be made at the time of submission, including any requests for time off.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience with Meditech Expanse Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system is highly preferred.
• Additional Information: Position involves participation in an 8-hour non-billable orientation. Call-back, holiday, and overtime multipliers are at 1.25%.

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 #1271997. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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