Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards program

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in Lawton, OK. The PMH RN will deliver mental health care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support patients across care settings.

The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, with a focus on clinical judgment and critical thinking in care coordination.

Qualifications

• Current RN 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 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 to individuals, families and communities.
• Coordinate patient care across settings and care teams.
• Promote wellbeing through prevention and education and accurate assessments.

Skills

Psych experience

Education

RN Licensure

PMH-BC certification

Job description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting:

Healthcare Facilities

Job Type:

Travel

Pay:

$2182 / Week

Hours:

36.00

Location:

Lawton, OK

The Psychiatric/Mental Health 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered 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 Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse, 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

• 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 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:

0427

Contract Duration:

4

Pay Rate:

$2182 / Week

Date Posted:

2026-09-29T13:33:50