Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,800 to $1,832 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $1,800 to $1,832 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

Travel Registered Nurse – Psychiatric / Behavioral Health

Location: Asheville, NC
Assignment: Travel Contract
Shift: Nights
Shift Time: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Unit: Adolescent Behavioral Health
Patient Ratio: 1:9
EMR: Cerner

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse to work in an Adolescent Behavioral Health unit. The ideal candidate will have strong Behavioral Health nursing experience and be comfortable caring for adolescent patients in a psychiatric setting.

The unit provides a calm and structured environment focused on patient safety, assessment, medication administration, and therapeutic care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to adolescent behavioral health patients
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments
• Administer medications safely and accurately
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow nursing standards
• Promote a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment
• Collaborate with behavioral health staff and other members of the care team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license
• Previous Behavioral Health/Psychiatric nursing experience required
• Adolescent Behavioral Health experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• CPI certification required