Travel Float Psych RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

• Specialty:
  Psychiatric
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Float Psychiatric RN for a 13-week evening assignment in an inpatient behavioral health hospital, requiring an active MA RN license and adult, adolescent, and geriatric inpatient psych experience.

• Inpatient psychiatric hospital setting treating adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and substance use needs
• Evening shift (3p-11:30p), full-time 40 hours per week (8 hour shifts)
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Charge nurse responsibilities required
• Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed

• Active MA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required, though 3 years of adult, adolescent, and geriatric inpatient psych experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• CPR certification required
• Restraint Reduction de-escalation / crisis intervention experience preferred
• Comfortable using Electronic Medical Record systems
• Strong critical thinking, crisis management, and team building skills

• Provide direct and indirect care to psychiatric patients and their families within a multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Maintain a safe therapeutic milieu grounded in trauma-informed recovery principles
• Contribute to individualized patient treatment plans, including goal development and documentation
• Join a newly established, collaborative, and empowered psychiatric care team
• Work within an 84-bed inpatient hospital environment focused on psychiatric distress and co-occurring substance abuse treatment

American Traveler Job  #P-754974. 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:
Travel RN - Psychiatric

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.