Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,066 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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 Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Contract Job in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Join our healthcare team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) in Allentown, PA, and provide compassionate behavioral health care in a 13-week on-site nursing contract. This full-time local contract offers a consistent day shift schedule, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a patient-focused psychiatric setting in the Lehigh Valley. Located in the heart of Allentown's 18102 area, this role offers the chance to work in a dynamic community known for its convenient downtown access, local dining, and connection to the broader Lehigh Valley region.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840-$1,940
• Specialty: Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nursing
• Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Start Date: 8/17/2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: Day shift, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
• Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Employment Type: Local contract
• Work Setting: On-site

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience required
• Previous psychiatric nursing or behavioral health RN experience preferred
• Active RN license in the state of Pennsylvania or compact eligibility, if applicable
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary care teams in a mental health care setting
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered nursing care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a psychiatric and behavioral health setting
• Assess patient conditions, monitor progress, and document care accurately in the medical record
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and facility protocols
• Support crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and emotional stabilization for patients and families
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized care plans
• Promote patient safety, emotional support, and a structured healing environment
• Maintain compliance with clinical standards, policies, and documentation requirements

Why Apply for This Pennsylvania Nursing Job?

• Competitive weekly pay for a local contract RN position
• Opportunity to grow your career in psychiatric nursing and behavioral health
• Work in Allentown's vibrant 18102 area, offering a convenient downtown setting, neighborhood amenities, and easy access to the greater Lehigh Valley
• Join a supportive healthcare team focused on quality care and patient outcomes

Apply now to explore this Psychiatric Registered Nurse job in Allentown, Pennsylvania and take the next step in your behavioral health nursing career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #503116. 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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