Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,380 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel | Holyoke, MA

Psychiatric Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Holyoke, Massachusetts, for an experienced RN in inpatient behavioral health. Join a compassionate, patient-centered team in Western Massachusetts and make a meaningful impact in a secure psychiatric setting.

We are seeking a compassionate and confident Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join a modern behavioral health setting in Holyoke, MA. Located in the heart of Western Massachusetts, Holyoke offers a welcoming community with easy access to nearby city amenities, scenic river views, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. This is a great opportunity for an experienced travel RN who thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment and wants to make a meaningful impact every day.

Job Details

• Specialty: Behavioral Health / Psychiatry
• Job Title: Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
• Location: Holyoke, MA 01040
• Start Date: September 1, 2026
• End Date: December 1, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: Bi-weekly on Tuesdays
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120 - $2,230
• Setting: Inpatient behavioral health, locked unit

Job Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license at time of submission
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required
• Experience caring for mental health patients in a locked inpatient setting
• Ability to safely administer medications using Omnicell
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Handle with Care (HWC) certification preferred; may be completed on site if needed
• BSN preferred
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a trauma-informed approach to care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult behavioral health patients in a secure inpatient psychiatric environment
• Administer medications accurately and safely while maintaining patient safety standards
• Monitor patient conditions, respond to changing needs, and document care in Cerner
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, rehab staff, and the broader interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support patients with diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, major depression, substance use disorders, and chronic medical conditions
• Use compassion, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment to help promote positive patient outcomes
• Contribute to a respectful, team-focused environment that supports therapeutic care

Apply now to explore this psychiatric nursing job in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated behavioral health team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #507692. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych

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