Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Elko, Nevada.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Behavioral Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) position in Elko, Nevada. This role involves providing mental health care and support to adult patients in a dedicated behavioral health unit. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a facility committed to quality care and community well-being.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Nevada RN license, BLS certification, Handle with Care preferred, minimum of 1 year inpatient behavioral health experience, located greater than 60 miles from the facility.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with mental health illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.
- Additional Information:
- Must be willing to float to other departments as needed.
- Unit features 16 beds with a patient ratio of 1:4.
- Equipment includes vitals machine, Electronic Medical Record (EMAR), and Omnicell systems.
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in use is Med Host.
- No call requirements.
- Candidates must submit a complete application package including a resume and skills checklist.
- The position is a contractor replacement for a behavioral health unit.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1291532. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus