Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Psychiatric / Behavioral Health RN Shift & Schedule Night shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM Monday–Friday nights, 40 hours/week Every other weekend required Call: None Floating: Required across Des Moines campuses to similar units Holiday coverage: Must work 1–2 of the upcoming winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's), unless the unit is closed.

Unit & Patient Details Specialty: Inpatient Psychiatry / Behavioral Health Home unit: Geriatric Geriatric unit: 12 beds Adolescent unit: 12 beds Adult unit: 24 beds Patient ratios: Up to 1:4–6, depending on unit and shift Patient population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients EHR: Epic Scrubs: Solid navy blue Equipment/skills: Restraint competency Requirements Minimum 15 months of psychiatric/behavioral health experience Recent/current inpatient experience highly preferred Epic experience required Must have experience with adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients First-time travelers accepted with at least 12 months of psych/behavioral health experience, provided all other requirements are met Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license required at submission BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross required De-escalation certification (CPI, MOAB, or MAB) preferred; may be completed during onboarding Required Submission Documents Resume/work history showing 24 months of current psychiatric/behavioral health experience Psych/behavioral health-specific skills checklist Active Iowa or compact/multistate license Driver's license BLS certification De-escalation certificate if available; otherwise, confirm onboarding arrangements About Care Career Care Career brings together a portfolio of leading healthcare staffing organizations, each delivering specialized talent solutions across the industry. Wherever you want to go, We Make It Happen. With travel nursing jobs across the country, you can discover the possibilities that create the lifestyle and financial position that you have dreamed of. Care Career is a modern, transparent staffing firm creating the ultimate community of US.

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