Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Behavioral Health Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/19/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse Travel Job – Behavioral Health RN in Aurora, CO Bring your behavioral health expertise to a rewarding 13-week travel nursing assignment in Aurora, Colorado, in the Denver metro area with easy access to the Rocky Mountains. This night-shift Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) opportunity is ideal for a compassionate RN who wants to make a meaningful impact in a supportive behavioral health setting. Overview We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with behavioral health experience to support a geriatric psychiatry unit. You will work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary care team focused on patient safety, therapeutic support, and high-quality mental health nursing care. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced psychiatric nursing environment and value teamwork, flexibility, and patient-centered care. Job Details Position: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) Setting: Behavioral Health / Geriatric Psychiatry Location: Aurora, CO Assignment Length: 13 weeks Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Shift Duration: 12-hour night shift Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,460 - $1,540 Start Date: October 19, 2026 End Date: January 18, 2027 Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure At least 1 year of current behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification CPI certification , or willingness to complete Calm Every Storm certification if accepted Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate, patient-centered approach Ability to work effectively in a team-based, high-acuity mental health environment Flexibility to float to other inpatient adult behavioral health units as needed Responsibilities Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients in a behavioral health setting Support admissions, discharges, and ongoing patient assessments Monitor patient status and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Maintain a therapeutic, respectful, and supportive environment for patients Respond appropriately to changing patient acuity and unit needs Document care accurately in the EMR Promote a culture of teamwork, compassion, and patient safety Apply now to join this travel psychiatric nursing opportunity in Aurora, Colorado, and make a difference in 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 513802. 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.