Travel Behavioral Health RN - $1,611 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Behavioral Health RN for a 13-week assignment requiring 2+ years of recent psych/BH experience and flexibility to float across adolescent, adult, and geriatric units.

Details

• Behavioral health facility with Adolescent, Adult, and 55+ Geriatric units
• Must be open to floating to any unit as needed
• Adult patient population with low acuity
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• 12-hour day shifts, 7am-7:30pm
• Must work 36 hours per week including every other weekend
• Uses Wellsky EHR for documentation and Omnicell for medication management

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent behavioral health/psychiatric nursing experience
• CPI or Handle with Care de-escalation experience preferred

Additional Information

• Royal blue scrubs required
• Newly opened 120-bed facility currently onboarding unit by unit
• Local candidates accepted within a 30-mile radius for local rates; travel rates apply beyond that radius

American Traveler Job ID #P-752676. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Psychiatric

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.