Travel Nurse RN — Behavioral Health Specialist

Careerwebsite; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

National Staffing Solutions-Nursing is seeking a Travel Nurse RN in Behavioral Health to Springfield, Missouri. This role supports mental health care through patient assessment, individualized care plans, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, BLS, and preferred CPI or PMHN-BC certifications, with 1–2 years psychiatric nursing experience. 13-week assignment, 36 hours per week, day shifts, travel-specific benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• Active RN license in the state of practice (or compact) required.
• Current BLS certification.
• CPI and PMHN-BC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients with mental health and behavioral disorders.
• Administer medications and monitor patient response and side effects.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient safety and therapeutic environment.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychiatric nursing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient monitoring

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program

Active RN license in state of practice

Job description

National Staffing Solutions-Nursing is seeking a Travel Nurse RN in Behavioral Health to Springfield, Missouri. This role supports mental health care through patient assessment, individualized care plans, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, BLS, and preferred CPI or PMHN-BC certifications, with 1–2 years psychiatric nursing experience. 13-week assignment, 36 hours per week, day shifts, travel-specific benefits apply.