Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,224 per week

TotalMed RN

Tacoma (WA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing assignment in Tacoma, Washington. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent psychiatric nursing experience and will work 12-hour nights, 36 hours per week, for a 13-week assignment starting 10/05/2026.

As a Psychiatric Travel Nurse, you'll perform intake assessments, coordinate with psychiatrists, document diligently, and support patients with emotional disturbances while maintaining safety and privacy standards.

Qualifications

BLS and CPI certifications required.
1–2 years recent psychiatric nursing experience.
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in a travel assignment.

Responsibilities

Perform intake assessments and document case histories.
Observe patient behavior and report changes to the team.
Document care plans and progress notes in charts.
Develop nursing diagnoses and suggest treatment options.
Consult with psychiatrists to design treatment plans.
Administer psychotropic medications and monitor effects.
Maintain a safe environment and manage patient boundaries.
Handle administrative tasks and electronic documentation.

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BLS

CPI

Psychiatric exp

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Psychiatric
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
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 Tacoma, WA. 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.

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, 3 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1493631. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psychiatric - Psych RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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