Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health - $1,910 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

• Specialty:
  Pediatric Behavioral Health
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Pediatric Psychology (PEDS PSYCH) specialty position located in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. This inpatient behavioral health RN role involves working at a pediatric psychiatric hospital with 46 beds, providing care for children and adolescents with various mental health diagnoses. The role emphasizes clinical support, medication management, and safety protocols within a specialized unit.

• Schedule:
  
  Nights, 12‑hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, 13‑week assignment period
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Missouri Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), BLS certification, MANDT or CPI certification (must be pre‑existing), 2 years of relevant pediatric psychiatric experience, patient ratios of 1:12, experience with child/adolescent populations, and trauma‑informed care training or willingness to obtain prior to start.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience in treatment settings involving children and adolescents, including disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, and trauma‑related conditions; familiarity with electrocardiogram monitoring, medication administration, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Special Requirements:
  Must have CPI or MANDT certification, and Missouri Children’s Division background check required. Flu vaccination is required; COVID‑19 vaccination is not.
• Patient Population:
  Children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, developmental disorders, and trauma‑related conditions.
• Facility Details:
  Pediatric psychiatric hospital with 46 beds staffed with RNs and Behavioral Health Technicians supporting patient care on four units. Staffing ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:4, with RNs supporting medication passes and overall unit management.
• Additional Information:
  The assignment involves adherence to crisis prevention and intervention protocols, use of seclusion and voluntary/involuntary commitments, and completing required compliance documentation within deadlines. The position supports interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive mental health care.
• Submittal Details:
  Candidate must be responsive and complete all documentation within one week of the signed contract, including Docusign, MoVechs background check application, and EPIC training modules.

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Pediatric Psychology