Travel Psychiatric Unit RN - $1,965 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in West Valley City, Utah.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Psychiatric Nursing - West Valley City, Utah. This role involves providing care in a 26-bed inpatient adult behavioral health department. It requires working 12-hour night shifts in an acute care setting, with a patient population primarily consisting of geri psych patients aged 55 and older. The position emphasizes patient safety and adherence to facility protocols, including the use of seclusion rooms and patient monitoring.

Job Details:

• Location: West Valley City, Utah
• Shift: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts; every third weekend required; holiday coverage required
• Required Qualifications: BLS (American Heart Association) certification; valid license to submit; minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
• Specialty: Psychiatric Unit (Psych)
• Experience: At least 2 years of clinical experience in psychiatric care
• Certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Certifications & Education: Valid license to submit; minimum of 2 years of pertinent clinical experience
• Patient Population: Geriatric psychiatric patients, including those with dementia and bipolar disorder
• Patient Management: Occasional use of physical restraints, access to a seclusion room not staffed for 1:1 monitoring
• Charting System: EPIC
• Additional notes: Unit includes monitor techs; RN staff read strips; no tele monitoring on this unit
• Shift notes: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; every other week coverage required
• Cancellation Policy: The hospital may cancel up to four shifts within a 13-week assignment or three shifts for shorter assignments

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 #1281580. 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