Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards recognition

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized mental health care in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric conditions, with emphasis on prevention, education, and coordinated patient care.

Candidates must hold an active RN license in Georgia; PMH-BC and psych experience are preferred. This contract position offers $50 per hour, 40 hours weekly, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing
• One year of psych experience preferred
• PMH-BC certification preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities when applicable.
• Promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Critical thinking

Clinical judgement

Education

RN licensure in-state

PMH-BC certification (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $50 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Atlanta, GA

ThePsychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing,psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-beingthrough prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, andtreatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The Psychiatric/Mental Health RegisteredNurse, demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective andefficient manner and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability inthe coordination of patient care. ThePsychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse, works in a variety of settings andprovides comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities whenapplicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing

• One year of psych experience preferred

• PMH-BC certification preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Current CPR if applicable

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

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• 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: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0672

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $50 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-23T15:24:14