Registered Nurse - RN / Psychiatric Unit - PSYCH

Cross Country Nurses; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a psychiatric nurse, where your expertise will support the mental and physical well-being of patients facing behavioral challenges. In this role, you will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and families to create a safe and supportive environment. Your responsibilities will include managing medication schedules, facilitating therapeutic activities, and monitoring patient progress. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits. If you are passionate about mental health and want to be part of a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Qualifications

• 1+ years of acute care experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Active RN license required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with mental disorders and facilitate treatments.
• Supervise medication schedules and evaluate patient progress.

Skills

Patient Care

Mental Health Support

Medication Management

De-escalation Techniques

Education

Active RN License

Job description

As a psychiatric nurse (RN PSYCH), you will work to improve or support the mental and physical well-being of people with mental health or behavioral conditions. You will care for patients with mental disorders, facilitating social and emotional treatments, supervising medication schedules, and evaluating progress. Working closely with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals, as well as patients' families, you will maintain a supportive and safe environment through the use of monitoring devices and de-escalation techniques. Your care will be supplemented by support groups, social activities, and other therapeutic measures necessary for the patient's condition.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits