Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse for travel assignments. The PMH RN will provide comprehensive care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, across diverse settings.

Strong clinical judgment and coordination of patient care are essential. The role offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, with opportunities to grow within a national

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric/mental health nursing care across settings for individuals, families, and communities.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance use disorders with clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Coordinate patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Promote well-being through prevention, education, and evidence-based interventions.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. The PMH RN works in a variety of settings and provides comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities when applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Psychiatric

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0287

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $2146 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-10T15:45:33