Travel RN - Psychiatric

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Psychiatric/Behavioral Health RN for a 13-week travel contract in West Virginia, working 3x12-hour day shifts with every other weekend required.

Details

• Behavioral Health/Psychiatric unit in an inpatient hospital setting
• Adult patient population, including forensic cases
• Patient ratios: 1:8 for adolescents and 1:15–20 for adults/forensic depending on the unit
• Schedule: 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM), weekdays plus every other weekend
• EMR: Avatar
• 13-week contract with possibility of extension

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) — CPI and First Aid may be obtained during orientation
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health/Psychiatric RN experience required
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• At least 3 manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Travelers fill in for shifts not covered by regular staff; blocked schedule requests cannot be accommodated
• Holiday RTO requests are limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Navy or royal blue scrubs are provided
• If absent for 3 or more consecutive days due to illness or injury, a doctor's verification and medical clearance note must be provided to the manager prior to returning to work
• West Virginia state law requires fingerprinting to be completed in-state at least 7–10 business days before the start date; candidates must plan to arrive in WV early to complete this requirement, as results can take 5–7 days and clearance is required before beginning the assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply