Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from Day 1

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler seeks a Registered Nurse for a night shift on a locked adult behavioral health unit in Manchester, NH. You will provide direct patient care to adults 18-64 with acute behavioral health needs, deliver care using an Epic EMR, and participate in treatment planning.

3x12hr shifts with EOW and no on-call requirements. Requirements include NH or Compact RN license, BLS, CPI or MAB certification, and at least 1 year of acute behavioral health experience with Epic proficiency.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NH or Compact) required.
• BLS certification required.
• Epic experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within a therapeutic milieu.
• Support individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Float to PEP and GPU units as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

Epic proficiency

Active RN license (NH/Compact)

Education

Registered Nurse license (NH/Compact)

Tools

Epic

Omnicell

Job description

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Location: Manchester, New Hampshire

Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: Oct 5, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse - Psychiatric for a night shift position on a locked adult behavioral health unit, requiring at least one year of acute behavioral health experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Locked, 16-bed adult psychiatric intensive care unit designated as a Receiving Facility for both involuntary and voluntary admissions
• Adult population ages 18-64, with occasional exceptions for geriatric patients
• Typical length of stay is 6-14 days due to state involuntary commitment laws
• Patient diagnoses include chronic persistent mental illness, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders
• Staffing typically includes 2-3 RNs and 2 LNA/MHTs per shift
• Target patient ratio of 1:6
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 3x per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) requirement
• No on-call requirements
• Float requirement to PEP and GPU units
• Utilizes Epic for documentation, Omnicell for medication management, and SBAR for communication

Requirements

• Active RN license (NH or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• CPI or MAB certification required (not both)
• Minimum 1 year of acute behavioral health nursing experience required
• Epic experience required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a therapeutic milieu focused on coping skills, problem solving, assertiveness, self-esteem, relaxation, and leisure skills
• Support individualized treatment plans designed to help patients manage life stressors contributing to hospitalization
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a reduced rate
• Previous employees of the facility are not eligible for consideration

Pay

Overview

$1,918/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$24,930

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$99,722

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,270/wk

Lodging

$113.39 x 7 days = $794

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,918/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,726 - $1,918. The $1,918 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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Job ID: P-749689