Travel Behavioral Health RN

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

• Specialty:
  Behavioral Health
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/21/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Kansas City, Missouri

Psychiatric RN travel job in Kansas City, MO: join an inpatient behavioral health team and make a meaningful impact in mental health care. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers a chance to support patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs while working in a fast-paced, compassionate environment.

• Specialty: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) / Behavioral Health Nursing
• Setting: Inpatient psychiatric care
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri (64130) — a welcoming Midwest city setting for your next assignment
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Contract Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Schedule: Coverage needed seven days per week, including weekends
• Additional Requirement: Active Blue Card and CPI required to submit

• Active RN license and current BLS certification
• CPI certification required
• At least 1 year of psychiatric nursing, behavioral health nursing, or mental health experience preferred
• Strong assessment skills with the ability to evaluate mental health status and recognize signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral challenges
• Experience with psychotropic medications and medication monitoring
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective during crisis situations
• Excellent therapeutic communication, active listening, and de-escalation skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced inpatient behavioral health environment

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including mental status evaluation and behavioral observation
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with mental health and behavioral needs
• Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support for patients experiencing agitation, aggression, or suicidal ideation
• Monitor vital signs, psychological symptoms, and medication effectiveness throughout the shift
• Collaborate with the care team to support safe, compassionate, and patient-centered treatment
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record
• Promote a respectful environment that reflects strong communication and behavioral health best practices

for this Psychiatric RN travel job in Kansas City, Missouri, and join a team dedicated to quality behavioral health care.

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GHR Healthcare 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:
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