Posted 10/10/2026 · Job #515667
Psych RN- Lima, Ohio
Job Description
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Travel) – Adult Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit in Lima, Ohio
Join a rewarding travel RN opportunity in Lima, Ohio, supporting an inpatient adult behavioral health team. This 13-week psychiatric nursing assignment is ideal for a compassionate Registered Nurse with behavioral health experience who wants to make a meaningful impact in Ohio nursing jobs while working in a supportive psych unit.
Job Details
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Adult Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nursing
- Setting: Inpatient adult psych unit
- Location: Lima, Ohio
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680 – $1,770
- Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every third weekend; every other holiday
- Patient Population: Adults 18+ with behavioral health needs
- Unit Size: 21 beds
- Typical Length of Stay: 4-5 days
- Typical Ratios: 1:5 on average, may flex to 1:6 based on staffing
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of assignment or compact eligibility
- Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
- 2 years of experience preferred
- Current BLS certification required
- CPI certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 90 days of start
- Behavioral health, mental health, or recent psych RN experience preferred
- Strong de-escalation, communication, and patient advocacy skills
- Ability to remain calm and effective in a dynamic inpatient behavioral health environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation
- Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for adult psychiatric patients
- Monitor patient behavior, assess emotional and physical status, and communicate findings to the care team
- Participate in treatment planning, discharge planning, and ongoing evaluation of patient progress
- Use de-escalation techniques and therapeutic interventions to support patients in crisis
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members to promote positive outcomes in behavioral health care
- Advocate for patients while maintaining dignity, respect, and a relationship-based approach to care
- Document care accurately and follow facility policies, procedures, and safety standards
Why Apply?
- Travel nurse assignment in a welcoming Northwest Ohio community
- Opportunity to build experience in adult inpatient psychiatry and behavioral health nursing
- Consistent day shift schedule with a supportive care environment
- Meaningful work where your clinical skills and compassion make a difference every day
Apply now to join this travel psychiatric nursing opportunity in Lima, Ohio and support adult behavioral health patients with confidence and care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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