Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Job Overview

GHR Healthcare is seeking a Travel Nurse RN Psychiatric for a 13‑week contract in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

• Specialty:
  Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Estimated weekly salary: $1,010–$1,060 (subject to confirmation).

Holyoke, Massachusetts (ZIP 01040) – Pioneer Valley, MA. Excellent access to Springfield and Western Massachusetts.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Handle With Care (HWC) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience preferred (inpatient psych experience a plus)
• Strong de‑escalation, crisis intervention, and behavioral management skills
• Ability to float between patient floors and adapt to varying patient acuity
• Must pass background check
• Team‑oriented, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced inpatient behavioral health environment

• Provide compassionate, evidence‑based psychiatric nursing care to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients with behavioral health needs
• Assess, monitor, and document psychiatric symptoms and safety risks using Cerner EHR
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; monitor effectiveness and side effects
• Perform routine assessments using equipment such as EKG, vitals machine, and glucometer
• Utilize de‑escalation techniques and crisis management strategies to maintain a safe therapeutic environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including BHT Manager, RN Supervisor, and Chief Nursing Officer
• Support unit operations by floating between units as required to meet patient care needs

401(k) with matching, health, dental, and vision insurance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.