Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

Fastaff Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  Behavioral Health
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/12/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

About this Job

As a Behavioral Health RN, also sometimes called a Mental Health RN, you will be responsible for providing nursing care for patients who have a mental illness or who may be experiencing behavioral challenges or mental distress. Behavioral Health RNs assess patients, write a care plans, monitor progress, and you must work alongside the greater care team including social workers, psychiatrists, therapists, and physicians.

Travel nurses work for a limited amount of time at a particular location, providing patient care and support before moving on to their next exciting adventure. Travel healthcare professionals are experienced caregivers who adapt quickly to change and enjoy learning new things. Take your skills on the road and explore somewhere new—all while earning a great living!

Basic travel nursing requirements include:

• 1-2 years recent experience in the job's primary area of care
• Active license or appropriate accreditation in one of the 50 US states
• Additional requirements & certifications as may be requested by the specific facility/unit
• An enthusiastic, adventurous spirit with a desire to help

Bordered by 6 states, Iowa is centrally located and a great place to live and work. Whether you're working in a major metropolitan area like Des Moines or in one of the smaller regional communities spread throughout the state, you'll find friendly people and great medical care. Be warned, there's more than corn in Iowa'travelers are often pleasantly surprised by its beautiful green rolling hills, lakes, and streams!

More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.

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Fastaff Travel Nursing Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Behavioral Health - Adult RN

More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.

Fastaff® Travel Nursing is an equal opportunity employer.