Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler; Saint Robert (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health benefits

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an RN - Behavioral Health for a night shift position in Missouri. You will care for adolescents with complex behavioral and medical needs, requiring pediatric experience and MO or compact RN licensure.

The role features 3x12 hour nights, 36 hours/week, with orientation and potential nearby facility float. Requires active RN license (MO/compact), valid driver’s license, BLS; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required (MO or compact).
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Pediatric/adolescent behavioral health experience preferred.
• 2 years behavioral healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for adolescents with behavioral and medical needs.
• Administer medications and treatments, monitor effects.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and social workers.
• Monitor patient status and document changes promptly.

Skills

RN license

Driver's license

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Pediatric/adolescent

Behavioral health experience

Education

MO license or compact

Tools

HCS EMR

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Saint Robert, Missouri

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 2+ weeks ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

12 weeks

Openings

1

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Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN - Behavioral Health to care for adolescents with complex behavioral and medical needs, requiring pediatric experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Behavioral health unit specializing in adolescents with complex behavioral and medical needs
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 7:00
• First week/orientation will be 9AM-5PM for 40 hours
• Possibility of floating to a nearby behavioral hospital location (1.5 miles away)
• No nursing patient ratio; mental health techs maintain 1:5 ratio during day and 1:8 at night
• Uses HCS EMR system
• Certification in Handle with Care provided during orientation

Requirements

• Active RN license (MO or compact) required
• Valid driver's license required
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred
• Pediatric/adolescent experience required
• 2 years of behavioral healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Experience caring for patients with bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
• Experience in child/adolescent and medical/psych treatment settings

Additional Information

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans addressing adolescents' physical and behavioral health needs
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for therapeutic and adverse effects
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, occupational therapists, and social workers
• Monitor and document patients' physical and emotional status, reporting significant changes promptly
• Provide patient and family education on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies
• Assist in crisis intervention using de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication
• Maintain a safe, organized environment in accordance with hospital policies and safety regulations
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to adolescent and mental health nursing best practices
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• All time off must be finalized prior to submission with no changes accepted afterward

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$1,930/wk

Assignment Total (12 Weeks)

$23,160

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$100,360

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$684/wk

Regular Hours

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,930/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,737 - $1,930. The $1,930 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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