Travel Psychiatry RN - $1,869 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - Psychiatry

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 18:45 - 07:15

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Psychiatry to join our Inpatient Nursing Unit. The successful candidate will provide care and support to a diverse patient population, including children, adults, and geriatrics. The RN will be responsible for ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in the psychiatric unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and support for patients with mental health disorders.
• Monitor and assess patients' conditions, documenting key observations and interventions.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
• Educate patients and families on mental health, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Participate in de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards within the unit.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Current RN licensure in Virginia.
• Required Certifications: BLS, HWC, MANDT, TOVA-certified de-escalation/physical hold training.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #38378710. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Behavioral Health,19:00:00-07:00:00

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