Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $43 / Hour

Hours: 36.00

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract Opportunity

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Are you a compassionate Psychiatric RN looking to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health? We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join a dedicated team providing crisis stabilization and psychiatric care for youth in a structured inpatient setting. This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a multidisciplinary team focused on supporting patients and their families during critical moments of care.

Position Details

• Specialty: Psychiatric RN

• Location: Tallahassee, FL

• Contract Length: 13 Weeks

• Start Date: 11/02/2026

• Schedule: Days, 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

• Shift Rotation: 36/48 hours per week

• Weekday and Weekend Coverage Required

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises

• Complete patient assessments and ongoing evaluations

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered

• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals

• Support patients and families throughout the treatment process

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the myAvatar® by Netsmart charting system

• Promote patient safety, recovery, and emotional well-being

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license

• Minimum 1 year of Psychiatric RN experience required

• Current CPR certification, if applicable

• Current health records and TB screening, as required

• Ability to meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• PMH-BC Certification

• Previous inpatient behavioral health experience

About the Assignment

This behavioral health unit provides short-term crisis stabilization and psychiatric services for youth experiencing acute mental health needs. The program focuses on rapid intervention, stabilization, treatment planning, and connecting patients and families with ongoing community resources and outpatient support. Services include psychiatric evaluations, medical treatment, counseling services, psychological assessments, and discharge planning.

Facility Highlights

• Large behavioral health network serving multiple counties

• Collaborative and supportive clinical environment

• Family-centered approach to care

• 1-3 orientation/training shifts provided before independent assignment

• Professional behavioral health nursing experience

If you're an experienced Psychiatric RN seeking your next contract opportunity in a collaborative behavioral health setting, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today to learn more about this assignment in Tallahassee, FL.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Psychiatric

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0672

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $43 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-21T14:19:29