Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health) - $1,789 per week

Focus Staff; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Staff seeks a Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract in Scranton, PA. The role requires providing high-quality care in a behavioral health setting, demanding at least 1 year of psych experience. The selected candidate will receive competitive pay along with health, dental, and travel insurance benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Licensure reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Relocation assistance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive Pay

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a Psych setting.
• Valid PA RN License required.
• BLS certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health support and care.
• Work 3x12 hour night shifts.
• Engage with psychiatric patients in a travel nursing capacity.

Skills

Psychiatric knowledge

Patient care

Education

Valid PA RN License

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Job description

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health) - $1,789 per week

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Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/07/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
  
  

Focus Staff is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Scranton, PA. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting.

Contract Length: 13

Start Date: 07/07/2025

Shift: 3x12 Nights

Benefits For Psychiatric RNs:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Licensure reimbursement
• Travel reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive Pay
• Referral Bonus
  
  

Requirements:

• 1 Year of Experience, 2 Preferred
• Valid PA RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Eligible to work in the United States
  
  

About Focus Staff:

Focus Staff is a traveler-first nurse and healthcare staffing agency! We prioritize the needs of our travelers, giving you complete control over your journey. Our mission is to help you create the life you love, explore the country and do what you do best, help others.

Interested in becoming a traveler with Focus Staff? Discover why travelers choose us, apply today!

All-Star Status:

• Dallas 100 (Multiple Years in a Row)
• Inc. 5000
• Certified by The Joint Commission
• Best of Staffing Talent Satisfaction 2022
• Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction 2022
• Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms 2017
  
  

If you’re seeking a Psych Registered Nurse position in Scranton, PA and are looking to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you’re seeking travel assignments, PR or permeant positions.

We Offer:

• Immediate Openings
• Weekly Pay through Direct Deposits
• Flexible Schedules
• Day and Night Shifts Available
• Competitive Compensation
• Guaranteed Hours (based on employer)
• Travel Assistance
• Dedicated/Responsive Recruiters
• Day One Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Generous Housing Stipend
• 24/7 Support
• Company Provided Housing Options
• Referral Bonus ($600)
• Loyalty Bonus ($1,200)
• Discounts/Coupons to Hotels
• Access to Jobs in all 50 States
• Painless Credentialing Process
• U.S.A.-based Company
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Joint Commission Certified
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Pet-Friendly
• Access to Discounts, Rewards, and more
  
  

Other Information:

Job City: Scranton

Shift: 3x12 Nights

Job ID: a0xVt000007kbbdIAA

Focus Staff is an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action) Employer.

Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, etc.

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Focus Staff Job ID #a0xVt000007kbbdIAA. 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: Travel PSYCH RN - Psychiatric Registered Nurse

About Focus Staff

Your Journey, Our Focus. Travel Confidently, Care Boldly with Focus Staff.

At Focus Staff, we’re here to make your travel healthcare career rewarding, seamless, and stress-free.

Whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health professional, we take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best — caring for others. Our mission is simple: to help healthcare heroes like you thrive, no matter where your journey takes you.

With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, our dedicated recruiters work closely with you to match you to the right assignment, based on what matters most to you — pay, location, benefits, or career growth.

From day one, you’ll enjoy premium benefits like medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, and personalized housing support. Plus, our team is here for you 24/7, with clinical support available whenever you need guidance or backup.

At Focus Staff, we believe in making every assignment a smooth, comfortable, and empowering experience. Let’s make your next adventure your best one yet.

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