Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $2,254 per week

First Connect Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • $2,254 Per Week
9 days ago

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Behavioral Health
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/05/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Key Requirements

  • 15 months Psych/Behavioral Health experience — Required
    • First-time travelers accepted with 12 months Psych/BH experience
  • EPIC experience — Required
  • Recent/current inpatient experience — Highly Preferred
  • Experience with all age groups — Required:
    • Adolescent
    • Adult
    • Geriatric
  • Home unit: Geriatric
  • Experience managing:
    • Acute psychiatric patients
    • Major mental health illnesses
    • Aggression/violence
    • Mania
    • Self-harm behaviors
  • De-escalation training: MOAB or CPI — Preferred
    • Can be completed during onboarding
  • BLS (AHA) — Required
  • CPI — Required
  • Iowa RN license — Required
  • Compact license — Accepted

Best specialty:Psych/Behavioral Health RN – Inpatient Geriatric Psych

Important screening point: Candidate should have inpatient Psych/BH experience across adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, with geriatric psych being the home-unit focus.

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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

LocationDes Moines, IA

Skills

  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Geriatricsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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