Travel Registered Nurse Psych Job

Healthforce; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 5,172,000 - 5,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Credentialing assistance

13-week assignment

Nationwide travel opportunities

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for a psychiatric travel assignment in Nashua, NH. The 13-week contract starts 09/28/2026, with night shifts (7 pm–7 am) and 36 hours per week on a hospital-based geropsychiatric unit.

You’ll deliver comprehensive nursing care to adults and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe patient outcomes. Qualifications include NH RN license and BLS; 1 year of nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active State of New Hampshire RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• Education: Associate degree or diploma from a 3-year nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 1 year nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care on the geropsychiatric unit, including assessment, monitoring, documentation, and timely reporting of changes in patient conditions
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring accuracy and safety per physician orders
• Complete and maintain accurate medical histories, mental and physical assessments, progress notes, and other required documentation
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team; participate in daily groups, 1:1 interactions, and milieu-based activities
• Coordinate nursing care activities, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians, therapists, social workers, and external agencies to optimize patient outcomes

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Associate degree or diploma in nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Psychiatric travel assignment in Nashua, New Hampshire. Start date 09/28/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $2,186 to $2,278 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: Night shift (7:00 pm–7:00 am), 3 days of 12 hours each. The position involves work on a hospital-based geropsychiatric unit, providing comprehensive nursing care to adults with complex psychiatric and medical needs. This assignment emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support safe, effective patient outcomes.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,186–$2,278 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 7 pm–7 am (3x12)
• Start date: 09/28/2026
• Setting: Hospital-based psychiatric/geropsychiatric unit in Nashua, NH

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care on the geropsychiatric unit, including assessment, monitoring, documentation, and timely reporting of changes in patient conditions
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring accuracy and safety per physician orders
• Complete and maintain accurate medical histories, mental and physical assessments, progress notes, and other required documentation
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team; participate in daily groups, 1:1 interactions, and milieu-based activities
• Coordinate nursing care activities, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians, therapists, social workers, and external agencies to optimize patient outcomes

Requirements

• Active State of New Hampshire RN license
• BLS certification required
• Education: Associate degree or diploma from a 3-year nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience: 1 year nursing experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work on a hospital-based psychiatric/geropsychiatric unit and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• 13-week assignment with potential extension opportunities
• Nationwide travel opportunities

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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