Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,145 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Psychiatry, Iowa City This position involves working on a 14-bed adult inpatient unit dedicated to geriatric and adult psychiatric patients. The role includes medication management, assisting with activities of daily living, and electroconvulsive therapy services. The assignment starts on August 31, 2026, with evening shifts, requiring a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Evenings shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) provider, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or MOAB certification; no experience requirement specified as minimum of 0 years, location in United States (Iowa City, Iowa) for at least 1 year of experience
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: No local candidates that reside within a 60-mile radius of the facility are considered for this 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 #1297655. 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 / Psychiatric Unit

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