RN - MENTAL HEALTH - TRAVEL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Waterloo, IA

Agency: Cynet Health

Pay: $1,984 per week

Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Behavioral Health
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 15 months of recent or current psychiatric/behavioral health experience in a hospital setting
License: Active Iowa or compact multistate license
Certifications: Basic Life Support (

BLS

)
Must-Have:

• EPIC EMR experience
• Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Acceptable de-escalation certificates: MAB, CPI, MOAB, or SAMA (highly preferred)
• Work history outlining current or recent psychiatric or behavioral health experience
• Skills checklist specific to psychiatric or behavioral health
• Professional reference from a charge/supervisor/nurse manager/director/CNO/COO performance evaluation/reference within the last 24 months
• Driver's license

Description:
We are seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Behavioral Health for our Mental Health Unit.
This position involves working with adult and geriatric patients.
Candidates should have experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health hospital setting.
EPIC EMR experience is required.
Candidates must hold an active Iowa license or a compact multistate license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Candidates with de-escalation certificates such as MAB, CPI, MOAB, or SAMA are highly preferred.
This role requires the ability to work every other weekend.
The Registered Nurse will work three 12-hour shifts per week.
The nurse will support patients with diverse behavioral health needs.
We welcome first-time travelers with current behavioral or psychiatric experience in a hospital setting.
This position is ideal for candidates who are adaptable, compassionate, and committed to providing high-quality care.
Requirements
Required for Onboarding
BLS
Pharmacology
Skills Checklist
Specialty Exam