Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,900 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Psychiatric Unit Registered Nurse in Oregon City, OR. This position involves providing specialized mental health care to adolescent and pediatric patients within a short-term acute care setting. The role requires a focus on patient safety, mental health management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support patient recovery and well-being.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification, and a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a psychiatric or community hospital setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pediatric and adolescent inpatient mental health care, EPIC charting system proficiency, and familiarity with pediatric and adolescent crisis intervention.
• Float: Float to other units based on facility needs; float rotation may be required.
• Patient Ratios: 4-5 patients per RN during day shifts, 2 RNs for 20 beds during night shifts.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have a vehicle for this assignment. The facility supports interdisciplinary teams including social services, pharmacy, and unit support staff. Certifications required are BLS and Prevention and Management of Assaultive Behavior (PMAB). The patient population includes individuals aged 6-17 years, primarily admitted for mental health crises such as suicidal ideation, behavioral issues, or emotional dysregulation.
• Scheduling & Requirements: Must be able to work three of the five holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day). All specific scheduling requests must be noted at time of application. References covering the last three years, with at least six months at a time, are required.

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 #1285025. 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