Travel Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - $2,293 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Belle Mead, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Nationwide Contracts
Assignment Type: Travel Contract / Local Contract
Agency: ARMStaffing | Location: Nationwide Opportunities

ARMStaffing is currently hiring skilled and compassionate Behavioral Health Registered Nurses (RNs) for travel and local contracts at behavioral health units, psychiatric hospitals, and mental health facilities across the U.S. If you're passionate about mental health nursing and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’re ready to get you there.

Job Description:
As a Behavioral Health RN , you'll care for patients with psychiatric conditions, emotional disorders, and substance abuse challenges. You’ll assess mental health needs, implement individualized care plans, and support patient safety in a secure, therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, monitor, and document patient mental health status and behaviors


• Administer medications and monitor for side effects or reactions


• Implement therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques


• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams


• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and coping strategies


• Maintain a safe environment in accordance with facility policies and state regulations

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact license preferred)


• BLS certification required; CPI or PMAB certification preferred


• Minimum 1 year of recent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience


• Strong communication, observation, and crisis management skills


• Ability to remain calm and supportive in high-stress situations

Why Travel with ARMStaffing?

• Top Pay Rates + Tax-Free Housing & Meal Stipends


• Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit


• Free Private Housing or Housing Allowance


• Credentialing & Licensing Support


• 24/7 Access to a Dedicated Recruiter


• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision

Apply today and take your mental health nursing skills on the road with ARMStaffing—making a difference, one patient at a time.

ARMStaffing Job ID #36971489. 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: RN:Behavioral Health,19:00:00-07:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. 

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. 

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. 

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts


• Temp-to-perm employment


• Direct-hire personnel


• Per Diem


• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals


• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options


• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year


• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks


• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits


• Medical Benefits


• Company-matched 401K