Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,940 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Psychiatric RN Travel Nurse Job in Tucson, Arizona | Behavioral Health Night Shift

Join a dedicated behavioral health team as a Psychiatric RN travel nurse in Tucson, Arizona. Located on-site in the welcoming Tucson, AZ 85712 area, this opportunity places you in a vibrant desert city known for its warm climate, scenic mountain views, and inviting community atmosphere. This adult psych night-shift role is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who values teamwork, strong clinical judgment, and compassionate behavioral health care.

Job Details

• Location: Tucson, AZ 85712
• Healthcare Setting: Behavioral Health / Adult Psych
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• End Date: 10/17/2026
• Contract Duration: 9 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,730 - $1,820
• Call: No call required
• Float: May float from the patient floor to admissions

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of psych nursing experience preferred
• BLS certification required through AHA
• CPI or HWC certification required
• ADN required
• Ability to pass a background check
• Comfortable working with adult behavioral health patients
• Team-oriented, flexible, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong de-escalation and crisis intervention skills

Psychiatric Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adults in a behavioral health unit
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changing needs
• Support patients with voluntary admissions, detox, and other mental health needs
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
• Use de-escalation techniques to help manage challenging situations
• Document patient care accurately in the EHR
• Assist with patient flow as needed, including floating to admissions
• Follow unit protocols and maintain a professional, compassionate approach at all times

Apply now to explore this Tucson, Arizona psychiatric RN travel job and join a team making a meaningful impact in behavioral health care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505828. 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: Psych

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