Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Pay: $56.00 – $62.00 per hour (varies by experience)
Location: Concord, NH 03301
Schedule: 8-hour shifts (5 days per week, up to 40 hours) or 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week, up to 36 hours) available; first, second, and third shift openings; rotating weekend coverage as scheduled
Start: Immediate openings (ongoing pipeline)
Duration: 13+ weeks with extension opportunities
Job Type: Contract (local and travel assignments available)
Pay Frequency: Weekly pay

About the Role

ShareSTAFF is hiring Psychiatric Registered Nurses (RNs) for inpatient mental health and behavioral health assignments at an acute psychiatric care facility in Concord, NH. In this role, you care for adult patients in acute inpatient settings, working alongside an interdisciplinary treatment team to administer medications, conduct mental status assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide direct nursing care to individuals living with serious mental illness. We maintain an ongoing pipeline of current and upcoming openings on first, second, and third shift, with both 8-hour and 12-hour shift options. On-site nursing supervisor coverage is available across all shifts.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay - every week, on time
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
• Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel assignments
• Travel reimbursement
• Referral bonuses - earn extra when you refer a fellow healthcare professional
• Dedicated recruiter support before, during, and after your assignment
• Extension opportunities and access to new assignments nationwide

What You'll Do

• Administer psychotropic medications as prescribed by treating physicians and monitor patients for side effects and therapeutic response
• Conduct mental status assessments and ongoing psychiatric evaluations as part of patient care planning
• Engage in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to support patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress or behavioral emergencies
• Participate in treatment team meetings to develop individualized treatment plans, provide consultations, and exchange recommendations with other disciplines
• Perform charge nurse duties as assigned, including oversight of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs), and Mental Health Workers (MHWs)
• Monitor patient mental and physical status and respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient care plans and treatment orders
• Complete timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) per facility policies and procedures
• Support milieu management and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients and staff
• Provide all nursing services in a manner consistent with the applicable standard of care

What You Bring - Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing, or active multistate RN license under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), unencumbered
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course required; online-only certifications are not accepted)
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification, or willingness to complete CPI training during facility orientation
• Willingness to work 8-hour shifts (5 days per week, up to 40 hours) or 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week, up to 36 hours), including first, second, or third shift and rotating weekend coverage as scheduled
• Must be able to complete pre-placement requirements

What You Bring - Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Board Certification (PMH-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Three or more years of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience
• Experience in state psychiatric hospital, forensic psychiatric, or geriatric psychiatric settings
• Charge nurse or supervisory experience
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Prior experience working independently as the sole nurse on a psychiatric unit

About ShareSTAFF

ShareSTAFF connects nursing and allied health professionals with travel and contract assignments at hospitals, state facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide. With more than a decade of experience and lasting relationships with healthcare facilities across the country, we specialize in matching skilled clinicians with assignments where they can make a real impact on patient care. Our healthcare division supports nurses and behavioral health professionals across psychiatric, medical-surgical, critical care, corrections, and allied health specialties.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your psychiatric nursing career? Click "Apply Now" below or contact our recruiting team to discuss current and upcoming psychiatric nursing assignments in Concord, NH.

ShareSTAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. ShareSTAFF participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. #hcev1 #zr