Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; 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 a travel assignment in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on mental health nursing across settings, with a 36-hour weekly schedule and a $1,260 weekly pay rate.

Applicants should hold an active RN license in-state and have psych experience; PMH-BC is preferred. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and recognition programs. This contract is designed for travel healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in-state
• One year of psych experience preferred
• PMH-BC certification preferred
• Complies with all relevant 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 across settings
• Promote well-being through education and prevention
• Assess, diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and critical thinking in patient care coordination

Skills

Psych nursing

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse Licensure (in-state)

Job description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: 1260 Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Louisville, KY

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: 0148

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $1260 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-07-29T15:55:18