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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
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Iowa City, Iowa. This role involves providing mental health services in a child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit. The setting includes structured therapy and a focus on psychiatric evaluation and care for patients aged 3-17 years. The position starts on 08/31/2026 and offers a rotating shift schedule.
Job Details:
Position Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Unit, Iowa City, IA
Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid certifications (including licensure for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner), Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or relevant field, active license in the state of Iowa, 2 years of experience working in pediatric psychiatric settings, valid Iowa/compact license, BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, familiarity with dialectical behavior therapy, prior experience working in inpatient psychiatric units
Work Location: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Experience: 0+ years of relevant clinical experience in mental health
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 #1296428. 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.