Posted 10/08/2026 · Job #527233
Psych RN- Seattle, Washington
Job Description
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Inpatient Behavioral Health in Seattle, WA
Join a collaborative Seattle healthcare team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) providing compassionate inpatient behavioral health care to adult patients. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to support patients with acute mental health needs, strengthen your psychiatric nursing experience, and make a meaningful impact. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.
Travel Psychiatric RN Job Details
- Specialty: Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
- Healthcare Setting: Inpatient behavioral health
- Patient Population: Adults age 18 and older
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: January 30, 2027
- Electronic Medical Record: Epic
- Uniform: Professional scrubs in any color
- Location: Seattle, Washington, in the vibrant West Seattle area known for its parks, scenic views, neighborhood dining, and convenient access to the greater Seattle community
Psychiatric RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington
- At least 1 year of recent psychiatric nursing, behavioral health, or similar inpatient experience, preferably in an involuntary treatment setting
- Experience providing mental health nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health setting
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current de-escalation certification, such as CPI or MOAB
- Ability to evaluate patient needs and facilitate transfer to a medical hospital when indicated
- Ability to assume charge nurse responsibilities when needed
Psychiatric Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care to adults receiving inpatient behavioral health treatment
- Complete psychiatric and nursing assessments, monitor changes in mental and physical status, and communicate clinical findings to the treatment team
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and scope of practice
- Use therapeutic communication and approved de-escalation techniques to promote safety and support patients experiencing a behavioral health crisis
- Recognize medical concerns that require additional evaluation and coordinate transfer to a medical hospital when necessary
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment plans and safe discharge planning
- Float between inpatient behavioral health units as needed
- Assume charge nurse duties and help coordinate unit operations when assigned
- Document patient care accurately in the Epic electronic medical record
Apply now for this Psychiatric Registered Nurse travel contract in Seattle, Washington, and join a supportive inpatient behavioral health team.
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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