Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 6,825,000 - 7,098,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

The Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse (PMH RN) in Salem, OR is a travel position with 40 hours per week and a pay rate of $2947 per week. The role spans mental health and substance use care, including assessment, planning, and coordination of patient care across settings.

Required are active RN licensure in Oregon, CPR, and compliance with health and regulatory standards. Amergis offers competitive pay, health insurance options, and retirement benefits as part of a supportive staffing

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in-state.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaires or chest imaging if applicable.
• Health certificate as per contract or state regulation.
• Meets all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric/mental health nursing care across settings.
• Perform assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for mental health needs.
• Coordinate care for individuals, families, and communities.

Skills

RN licensure (OREGON)

CPR certification

Regulatory compliance

Health assessment skills

Critical thinking

Job description

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $2947 / Week

Hours: 40.00

Location: Salem, OR

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: 0295

Contract Duration: 17

Pay Rate: $2947 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-16T15:26:54