GHR Healthcare

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,814 per week

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Mississippi
Temporary
Registered Nurse/RN

Posted 4 day(s) ago

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GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Booneville, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Geropsych Senior Care in Booneville, Mississippi Join our healthcare team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) in a Senior Care Geropsych unit in Booneville, Mississippi. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide compassionate geriatric psychiatric care in a specialized behavioral health setting while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. Booneville offers a welcoming small-town environment in northeast Mississippi, with convenient access to the region’s outdoor and cultural attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details Job Title: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Geropsych Senior Care Location: Booneville, Mississippi Healthcare Setting: Senior Care Geropsych unit Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620–$1,700 Start Date: November 23, 2026 Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 21, 2027 Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Schedule: Generally 3 shifts per week, totaling 36 hours; schedule rotates to 48 hours every other week Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Holiday Requirement: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Openings: 3 positions Psychiatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Mississippi At least 1 year of professional psychiatric nursing experience required Geriatric psychiatric nursing or geropsych experience preferred Two years of relevant behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Current SECURE or CPI certification Strong communication, psychiatric assessment, de-escalation, and therapeutic relationship-building skills Psychiatric Nursing Responsibilities Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to geriatric patients in a behavioral health and senior care setting Perform comprehensive psychiatric and nursing assessments and monitor changes in patients’ physical and mental health conditions Administer medications and evaluate patient responses according to established policies and procedures Use therapeutic communication and evidence-based behavioral health interventions to support patient stability Recognize escalating behaviors and apply appropriate de-escalation and crisis-prevention techniques Collaborate with providers, behavioral health professionals, patients, and families to develop and carry out individualized care plans Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and communicate significant findings to the interdisciplinary care team Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues Apply now for this Psychiatric Registered Nurse travel nursing opportunity in Booneville, Mississippi, and support older adults through compassionate geriatric behavioral health care.

Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 533051.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Psych About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.