Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,231 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Portland, Oregon

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse job in Portland, OR: Join a dynamic adult behavioral health team and provide compassionate care in a fast-paced acute psychiatric setting.

Join a dynamic adult behavioral health team in Portland, Oregon, where compassionate care and clinical confidence come together in a fast-paced acute psych setting. This travel RN opportunity offers the chance to support adults with a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses while working in a well-supported, collaborative environment. Portland’s west side is known for its access to city conveniences, green spaces, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest—making it a great place to live and work.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,990 - $2,090
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Unit: Adult Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nursing
• Shift: Mid shift, 5x8 hours (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Start Date: 8/31/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Schedule: Block scheduling; weekends required every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Setting: Acute adult psychiatric unit
• Location: Portland, OR 97225

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon or eligibility to obtain prior to start
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient behavioral health or acute psychiatric nursing experience
• Travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• Experience with EPIC charting required
• Comfortable with hands-on behavioral health care, including de-escalation, seclusion, and restraint protocols
• Ability to work with adult psychiatric patients with complex diagnoses
• Must have a vehicle for this assignment

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adults on an acute psychiatric unit
• Support patients experiencing schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other behavioral health conditions
• Perform ongoing assessment, medication administration, and therapeutic interventions
• Use de-escalation techniques and participate in crisis intervention as needed
• Assist with milieu management and maintain a therapeutic environment
• Follow unit protocols for voluntary and involuntary patients, including safety measures when necessary
• Float to other units based on skill set and facility needs when required
• Accurately document care and patient status in EPIC

Location & Setting

• Located in a desirable Portland neighborhood with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and city amenities
• Experience the Pacific Northwest lifestyle while working in a respected acute care environment
• On-site position in a supportive hospital setting with strong interdisciplinary resources

Apply now to explore this Psychiatric RN travel job in Portland, Oregon and join a supportive behavioral health team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505552. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych

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