Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health) - $1,816 per week

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The role involves caring for patients with psychiatric conditions and requires an active RN license with at least one year of relevant experience. Health benefits, onboarding support, and other perks are provided.

Benefits

Health & Retirement Benefits

Complimentary Onboarding

On-Call Support

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Travel Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience
• Strong communication, observation, and crisis management skills
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient mental health status and behaviors
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary care teams

Skills

Crisis management

Communication

Observation

Education

Active RN license

BLS certification

CPI or PMAB certification

Job description

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health) - $1,816 per week

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ARMStaffing 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
  
  

ARMStaffing is looking for RN - Behavioral Health in Scranton, Pennsylvania

• Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
• Unit Details: EXT-Other (911)
  
  

Job Description

As a Behavioral Health RN, you'll care for patients with psychiatric conditions, emotional disorders, and substance abuse challenges. You’ll assess mental health needs, implement individualized care plans, and support patient safety in a secure, therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document patient mental health status and behaviors
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects or reactions
• Implement therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and coping strategies
• Maintain a safe environment in accordance with facility policies and state regulations
  
  

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact license preferred)
• BLS certification required; CPI or PMAB certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience
• Strong communication, observation, and crisis management skills
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in high-stress situations
  
  

At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:

• Health & Retirement Benefits Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more…
• Complimentary Onboarding We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster.
• On-Call Support We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.
• Recruiter Matching When you apply with ARMS, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.
• Honestly, there's so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on.
  
  

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023
• Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification
  
  

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

(Ext. ID#: 931390)

(Location ID: #T5)

ARMStaffing Job ID #32471394. 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: RN:Behavioral Health,19:00:00-07:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K

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