Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,764 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) - Travel Contract in Springfield, MO Psychiatric RN travel contract in Springfield, Missouri for an experienced behavioral health nurse seeking meaningful inpatient psych nursing work. Bring your behavioral health nursing skills to a supportive acute inpatient setting in Springfield, Missouri, a welcoming Ozarks city known for its strong community feel, easy access to outdoor recreation, and convenient city amenities. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse who thrives in psychiatric care, enjoys meaningful patient interactions, and is ready to make a positive impact across the lifespan. Overview This Psychiatric Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity to care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in an acute inpatient behavioral health environment. You’ll work a structured evening shift schedule with a 36-hour weekly guarantee while supporting patients through stabilization, recovery, and personalized care planning. Job Details Position: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract Setting: Acute inpatient behavioral health / psychiatric care Location: Springfield, MO Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Schedule: 12-hour evenings, with a 36-hour weekly guarantee Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 - $1,650 Patient Population: Children, adolescents, adults, and seniors Charting: Paper charting Weekend Requirement: Must work every other weekend Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license At least 1 year of recent Behavioral Health or Psych RN experience within the last year Comfortable providing psychiatric nursing care to patients across all age groups Ability to work a 12-hour evening shift schedule Must be able to work every other weekend Strong communication, teamwork, and de-escalation skills Experience with paper charting preferred Responsibilities Deliver compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health setting Support stabilization and treatment planning for patients with behavioral health, mood, memory, and mental health disorders Monitor patient status, document care accurately, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Provide age-appropriate psych nursing care to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors Assist with safe milieu management and therapeutic interventions Promote a calm, structured, and supportive environment for recovery Apply now to explore this Springfield, MO psychiatric nursing job and join a team that values compassionate behavioral health care. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 513669. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.