Psych | RN

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Portsmouth, VA (13-week)


13-week Travel Psychiatric RN assignment in Portsmouth, VA 23707 - provide adult inpatient behavioral health care on a locked unit; 12-hour nights.


Join a dedicated team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) for a behavioral health travel nurse assignment in Portsmouth, Virginia. This 13-week travel opportunity gives you the chance to impact adult patients in a locked inpatient psychiatric unit while advancing your psychiatric nursing skills in a supportive clinical environment. Portsmouth, VA (zip code 23707) offers historic charm, waterfront access, and easy travel to nearby Virginia healthcare hubs.


Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Location: Portsmouth, VA 23707 - Virginia travel nurse assignment
• Role: Travel Psychiatric RN / Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse
• Setting: Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health (Locked Unit)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm - 7:30am); every other weekend and holiday
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 7/6/2026 - End: 10/3/2026)
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Adults (18+), primarily ER admissions
• RN-to-Patient Ratio: 1:8; always 2 RNs on staff
• Additional Requirements: State registration and fingerprinting required after acceptance

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Virginia or a compact state (required) - ideal for travel RN and Virginia nursing jobs candidates
• BLS certification (required prior to direct patient care)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (required)
• 2 years recent behavioral health and acute care experience (preferred)
• 6-12 months recent EPIC EHR experience (preferred)
• De-escalation training and CPI certification (preferred)
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Locals within 50 miles are not accepted for this travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation - Psychiatric RN responsibilities in an inpatient behavioral health setting
• Manage the milieu to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for adults in a locked unit
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (psychiatrists, therapists, social workers) to develop individualized treatment plans
• Perform and document nursing assessments of physical and behavioral health status
• Communicate assessment findings and care plan updates to the care team and next shift
• Use effective interviewing and therapeutic communication skills with patients and families
• Participate in safe patient management using therapeutic prevention and intervention techniques
• Advocate for patient dignity, safety, and culturally sensitive care
• Support patients and families in coping with behavioral health challenges and care transitions
• Maintain professionalism, resilience, and adherence to facility policies in high-stress situations

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Psychiatric RN in Portsmouth, VA. This inpatient psychiatric RN travel assignment is ideal for clinicians seeking meaningful behavioral health experience and competitive weekly pay. Apply today to be considered for this Virginia travel nurse opportunity!


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.