Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Job in
Elko, Elko County, Nevada, 89802, USA
Listed on 2026-01-10
Listing for:
LifePoint
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatry, Travel Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs during a 13-week travel assignment at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital. Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, crisis intervention, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to implement care plans. The role requires an active RN license, behavioral health experience, and certifications such as BLS, with emphasis on compassionate, safety-focused patient care.
LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Elko, Nevada.
Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty:
Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
•
Start Date:
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
•
Employment Type:
Travel
Position:
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health
Location:
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) – Elko, NV Type:
Travel Assignment
Overview
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, NV is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment. The RN will provide compassionate and effective care to patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs, ensuring safety, therapeutic engagement, and adherence to treatment plans.
Responsibilities
• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Behavioral Health unit
• Conduct patient assessments, monitor progress, and document care accurately
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Support patients and families through education and therapeutic communication
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and de-escalate crisis situations using appropriate interventions
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nevada (or compact license eligible)
• Minimum of 2 years of recent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities
• BLS certification required; CPI certification preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records systems;
Meditech experience preferred
• Required
Education:
Associates of Nursing
Assignment Details
• Contract length:13 weeks, with potential for extension
• Full-time schedule
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Weekend and holiday coverage may be required
Keywords:
Behavioral Health Nurse, Travel Nurse, Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Nursing, Crisis Intervention Nursing, Meditech EMR, Patient Care, Mental Health Nursing, BLS Certified Nurse, Travel Nursing Assignment
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