Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,038 per week - LifePoint : Job Details

LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Texas.

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/01/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health (Night Shift)Location: Westpark Springs, Richmond, TXShift: NightsEmployment Type: Travel Contract

The Travel Behavioral Health RN provides compassionate and effective care to patients experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. This role involves assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support recovery and stabilization in a behavioral health setting.

• Conduct patient assessments and monitor mental health status.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and de-escalate crisis situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and coping strategies.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.

• Active RN license in the state of Texas or compact state.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent behavioral health nursing experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong communication and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work night shifts and manage high-acuity situations.

• CPI or equivalent crisis prevention certification.
• Experience in travel nursing.
• Familiarity with behavioral health documentation systems.

• Inpatient behavioral health facility.
• Night shift schedule.
• May include weekends and holidays.
• Emotionally demanding and fast-paced environment.