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Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Psychiatric
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant opportunity in Iowa City, Iowa. The role involves working on an adult psychiatric unit utilizing evidence-based, patient-centered, interdisciplinary approaches. The position offers a night shift schedule and includes several openings for night shifts.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant, current state licensure or compact license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification, minimum of 2 years of experience in Iowa or with a compact license, must reside more than 60 miles from the facility
Preferred Qualifications: None specified
Additional Information: No local candidates within a 60-mile radius are considered, and only candidates with the specified certifications and experience are eligible to apply. The unit is a state-of-the-art adult psychiatry unit with private rooms, natural light spaces, and integrated technology, operating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
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 #1297657. 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.