Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,809 per week

TotalMed; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 38,683,000 - 58,520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse specializing in psychiatric care for an immediate position in Ottumwa, Iowa. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of psychiatric nursing experience and possess relevant certifications like BLS and CPI. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, documenting patient care, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This position offers weekly pay, medical and dental benefits, and other perks from day one of employment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recent psychiatric nursing experience.
• Certified in BLS and CPI.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and document patient information.
• Observe and report patient behavioral changes.
• Assist patients in understanding emotional disturbances.
• Plan nursing care and coordinate treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• 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.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

BLS certification

CPI certification

Coping and stress management skills

Education

BLS

CPI

2 years psychiatric nursing experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Psychiatric Nurses for an immediate travel nurse opening in Ottumwa, IA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent psychiatric nursing experience. Read below for more requirements. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1374461. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psychiatric - Psych RN - Travel Nurse

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