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

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Columbia, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/26/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Behavioral Health Nursing Job in Columbia, Missouri Join our behavioral health nursing team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbia, Missouri, providing compassionate care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients on a 13-week travel nursing assignment. Located in central Missouri, Columbia, ZIP 65202, is a welcoming and vibrant college town with a lively cultural scene, local dining, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. Psychiatric RN Travel Job Details Specialty: Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Assignment Type: Travel contract Location: Columbia, Missouri Start Date: October 26, 2026 End Date: January 24, 2027 Duration: 13 weeks Schedule: 36 hours per week Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; flexibility across shifts and units is required Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,650 Attire: Navy or royal blue scrubs Psychiatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license At least 1 year of recent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience Ability to provide nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations Willingness to remain flexible regarding assignments across shifts and behavioral health units Strong patient assessment, therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and crisis-management skills Commitment to maintaining patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality Behavioral Health RN Responsibilities Provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients in adolescent, adult, and geriatric behavioral health units Complete nursing assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress Administer medications safely and evaluate patients for therapeutic response and adverse effects Support patients experiencing major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and other behavioral health conditions Recognize changes in mental and physical status and communicate concerns promptly to the interdisciplinary care team Use therapeutic communication and evidence-based de-escalation techniques to promote a safe environment Collaborate with providers, therapists, and other clinical professionals to coordinate patient-centered behavioral health care Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow all applicable behavioral health and safety protocols Apply now for this Psychiatric RN travel contract and join a dedicated healthcare team in Columbia, Missouri. 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 527158. 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.