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Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $1,900 per week

First Connect Health
  • Portland, OR
  • $1,900 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Behavioral Health
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, evenings, flexible
  • Employment Type: Travel

Behavioral Health / Inpatient Psychiatry Registered Nurse – Evening Shift

  • Schedule: Mid/Evening Shift | 5x8-Hour Shifts | Monday – Friday | 15:00 – 23:30 | 40 Hours Guaranteed Per Week
  • Weekend Protocol: Required to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
  • On-Call Protocol: No on-call duties required.
  • Assignment Duration: 8-Week Contract (Start Date: 08/31/2026)
  • Pre-Approved Time Off (RTO): No pre-approved time off allowed.
  • Orientation Hours: First 40 hours orientation paid.
  • Floating Protocol: Traveler may float across local Providence health system facilities (e.g., Milwaukie, Newberg, Portland, Hood River, Willamette Falls, Seaside, St. Vincent) based on clinical skill set. (Note: Floating to Seaside includes a +$5.00/hr pay differential and mileage reimbursement).

  • Transportation Requirement [HARDSTOP]: Traveler must have a personal vehicle for this assignment.

     

Submission Hardstops [STRICT & NON-NEGOTIABLE]

  • Experience Baseline [HARDSTOP]: Minimum 1+ years of inpatient acute care behavioral health / psychiatric nursing experience.
  • Traveler Experience [HARDSTOP]: Prior travel nursing experience is required.
  • EMR Mandate [HARDSTOP]: Direct clinical charting experience in Epic EMR.
  • Physical & Safety Interventions Mandate [HARDSTOP]:
    • Must be comfortable with hands-on patient care, physical hold protocols, and managing assaultive/violent behavior.
    • Must be proficient in seclusion protocols, physical/chemical restraint procedures, and milieu management.
    • Must complete Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) training prior to starting on the unit.
  • Licensure & Certifications [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION]:
    • Active Oregon State RN License.
    • Active AHA BLS (Basic Life Support / CPR) certification.

About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationPortland, OR

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Epic Systemsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Physical Chemistryunmatched
  • Psychiatric Nursingunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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