Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,312 per week

MedPro Healthcare Staffing; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Full coverage of credentialing fees

Private housing or allowance

Group health insurance

401(k) matching

Unlimited referral bonuses

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a position in Sharon, Connecticut. The ideal candidate will provide care for patients with mental health issues, assess and diagnose psychiatric problems, and collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal patient care. This role offers robust benefits including housing support, health insurance, and 401(k) matching. Applicants must have an active RN license and significant experience in acute psychiatric settings.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Psychiatric setting.
• Degree from accredited nursing program
• BLS Certifications
• At least eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Psychiatric setting

Responsibilities

• Assess the mental health status of patients with behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with medical providers and mental health staff in patient care.
• Administer and monitor effectiveness of psychotropic medications.
• Assist patients and families to interpret and manage maladaptive behaviors and plan healthy lifestyle changes.
• Exercise balanced judgement in evaluation situations and decisions to handle difficult situations professionally.

Skills

Active RN License

Recent experience in Acute Care Psychiatric

BLS Certifications

BLS Certification

Education

Degree from accredited nursing program

Job description

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Sharon, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency seeking a quality Psychiatric registered nurse (RN) for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Degree from accredited nursing program
• BLS Certifications
• At least eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Psychiatric setting
• Other requirements to be determined by our client facility

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses starting at $500
• On-Staff Clinical Support Team
• Access to nationwide travel assignments
• MPX+ Mobile app -24/7 real-time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more
• Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
• Employee assistance programs

Duties & Responsibilities

Psychiatric Nurses (RN) provide care for patients with mental health issues. They are experts in assessing, diagnosing and treating people with psychiatric problems. Mental health nurses work as part of a team to provide total medical care for the patient.

• Assess the mental health status of patients with behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with medical providers and mental health staff in the design and delivery of patient care.
• Administer and monitor effectiveness and side-effects of psychotropic medications.
• Assist patients and families as appropriate, to interpret and manage maladaptive behaviors and to plan healthy lifestyle changes.
• Exercise balanced judgement in evaluation situations and making decisions to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a professional manner.

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. MedPro's on-staff clinical support team alongside experienced recruiters provides hands‑on guidance every step of the way. From Day 1 medical benefits and a 401(k) plan to personalized career support, we’re committed to ensuring every professional we serve feels valued, cared for, and empowered to succeed.

Our mission is simple: you focus on your patients, and we’ll take care of the rest. Guided by a CEO who is a Registered Nurse, MedPro is built on a foundation of clinical insight and genuine compassion for the caregiving community. Through The MedPro Experience®, we deliver travel assignments that are rewarding, memorable, and designed to help you DREAM big, EXPLORE often, and ACHIEVE greatness.

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.