Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,840 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Psychiatric Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves providing patient care in a behavioral health setting, with a focus on adult patients experiencing various mental health conditions. This position offers an opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment, supporting a team dedicated to delivering quality mental health services.

Job Details:

• Location: Tucson, Arizona
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum
• Required Qualifications: Active RN license, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, CPI or HWC certification, 1 year of experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in psychiatric or behavioral health units, de-escalation skills, team player attitude, flexible in a dynamic environment
• Unit Information:
  • Department: Behavioral Health
  • Number of Beds: 106
  • Patient Ratios: 1:14
  • Equipment: Code cart, Pyxis, EKG, vitals machine, glucometer
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR): Wellsky
• Additional Notes:
  • Able to float from patient floor to admissions department as needed
  • Uniform: Scrubs in royal blue or any darker blue
  • No restrictions or unaccepted attire specified

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 #1297178. 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 / Psychiatric Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus