Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $1,980 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This is a Behavioral Health position located in Richmond, Virginia, at a facility dedicated to mood disorder treatment. The role involves supporting patient care within a unit that serves various populations, including adult, substance abuse, and child/adolescent patients. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Richmond, VA
• Position: Behavioral Health Technician
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shift times include night shifts and day shifts.
• Required Qualifications: CPR certification, CPI certification, flexibility to float to all units of Tucker Pavilion (adult, substance abuse, child/adolescent), at least 0 years of experience, relevant behavioral health experience, Med/Surg experience, experience with higher acuity populations.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with higher acuity populations is preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit information includes approximately 28 beds with staffing varying by shift.
  • Typical procedures include behavioral health assessments, medication administration, admissions, and discharges.
  • Equipment used includes oxygen and Dinamap.
  • Patient ratios range from 7 to 10.
  • Dress code is navy scrub attire.
  • Weekends are scheduled every other week with no on-call requirement.
  • This position is created to fill a vacant role.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1272445. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus