Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,325 per week

TotalMed; Hampstead (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN specializing in Psychiatry for a position in Hampstead, New Hampshire. This role demands 1-2 years of recent psychiatric nursing experience. Responsibilities include providing care for patients with emotional disturbances, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

The position offers guarantees of hours, weekly pay, medical benefits from day one, and various wellness programs. Candidates should possess BLS and CPI certifications and excellent coping and stress management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a psychiatric RN.
• Must have BLS and CPI certifications.
• Excellent coping skills and ability to relate to varied patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients with emotional disturbances.
• Conduct intake assessments and document patient information.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Recent psychiatric nursing experience

Coping and stress management skills

Ability to conduct intake assessments

Knowledge of psychotropic drugs

Education

BLS

CPI

Additional certifications

Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Hampstead, New Hampshire.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Psychiatric Nurses for an immediate travel nurse opening in Hampstead, NH. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent psychiatric nursing experience. As a Psychiatric nurse, you'll work under general supervision to provide professional nursing care for those with emotional disturbances or mental illnesses in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. The Psychiatric Nurse also collaborates with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in patient treatment planning.

As a Psychiatric Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history, and complete physical and mental health assessments
• Observe and report patient behavioral changes. Assist patients in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
• Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician's written orders while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Plan nursing care for patients by providing nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommending treatment options.
• Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for patients.
• Administer and record reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications, arranging further medical attention when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients. Test for pain vital signs and ensure appropriate pain treatment is administered.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
• Perform administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing electronic progress notes.

Psychiatric Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, carry up to 20 pounds of weight, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the unpredictable nature of psychiatric and emotional disturbances, Psychiatric RNs must possess excellent coping and stress management skills and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds while maintaining proper patient‑clinician boundaries.

Requirements: BLS, CPI, 2 Years of recent experience. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1433428. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1