Posted 10/08/2026 · Job #527158
Psych RN- Columbia, Missouri
Job Description
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Behavioral Health Nursing Job in Columbia, Missouri
Join our behavioral health nursing team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbia, Missouri, providing compassionate care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients on a 13-week travel nursing assignment.
Located in central Missouri, Columbia, ZIP 65202, is a welcoming and vibrant college town with a lively cultural scene, local dining, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.
Psychiatric RN Travel Job Details
- Specialty: Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
- Assignment Type: Travel contract
- Location: Columbia, Missouri
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 24, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; flexibility across shifts and units is required
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570-$1,650
- Attire: Navy or royal blue scrubs
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience
- Ability to provide nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
- Willingness to remain flexible regarding assignments across shifts and behavioral health units
- Strong patient assessment, therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and crisis-management skills
- Commitment to maintaining patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality
Behavioral Health RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients in adolescent, adult, and geriatric behavioral health units
- Complete nursing assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress
- Administer medications safely and evaluate patients for therapeutic response and adverse effects
- Support patients experiencing major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and other behavioral health conditions
- Recognize changes in mental and physical status and communicate concerns promptly to the interdisciplinary care team
- Use therapeutic communication and evidence-based de-escalation techniques to promote a safe environment
- Collaborate with providers, therapists, and other clinical professionals to coordinate patient-centered behavioral health care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow all applicable behavioral health and safety protocols
Apply now for this Psychiatric RN travel contract and join a dedicated healthcare team in Columbia, Missouri.
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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