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: 08/10/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity available in a behavioral health unit located in Tucson, Arizona. This 6-week contract position involves providing patient care in a fast-paced setting, focusing on adults with various mental health conditions. The role is suitable for a qualified RN with at least one year of experience, primarily working nights.
Job Details:
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Schedule: Nights shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM; minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, active BLS certification (American Heart Association), CPI or HWC certification, at least 1 year of experience in psychiatric or behavioral health care, experience working with adult patient population, ability to pass background check
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting, experience with de-escalation techniques, team player with flexibility and strong communication skills
Additional Information:
Unit includes 106 beds and cares for adult patients with voluntary, detox, and behavioral health needs
Patient ratio is approximately 1:14
Equipment includes Code Cart, Pyxis, EKG, Vitals Machine, Glucometer
Electronic Health Record (EHR) system used is Wellsky
Float from patient floor to admissions department may be required
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 #1298482. 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
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Tucson, AZ
Skills
Background Investigationunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Behavioral Healthunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Psychiatric Nursingunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Pyxisunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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