Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 4,459,000 - 5,005,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) for travel assignment in Charlottesville, VA. The PMH RN supports mental health care across settings, providing assessment, education, and treatment coordination for individuals, families, and communities.

The role emphasizes strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and versatile nursing skills to deliver high-quality care while travel assignments offer competitive pay and flexibility for qualified professionals.

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 psychiatric/mental health nursing care
• Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance use disorders
• Coordinate patient care and ensure safe transitions across settings
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and medications
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and critical thinking in complex cases
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse Licensure (Virginia)

CPR certification

Job description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $2000 / Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Charlottesville, VA

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

• 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:

0270

Contract Duration:

13

Pay Rate:

$2000 / Week

Date Posted:

2026-09-09T20:44:42