Travel Nurse RN - Psych - in Prestonsburg, KY

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,943 to $2,063 per week in Prestonsburg, KY
Location: Prestonsburg

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Prestonsburg, KY Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $1,943 to $2,063 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/9/2026

About the Position

Travel Nurse Source  is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in PRESTONSBURG, Kentucky, 41653!

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)

Start Date:

3/9/2026 Available

Shifts:

12 N Pay Rate: $1943.00 - $2063.00

Travel RN-Psych jobs in Prestonsburg, KY allow you to provide compassionate care to adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics in an acute behavioral health setting. As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse, you will conduct patient assessments, administer medications, collaborate with behavioral health teams, and educate patients and families about treatment plans. You must have an active Kentucky RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certifications, and at least 2 years of recent experience in an acute psychiatric or behavioral health environment.

Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is recommended. Skills in patient assessment, communication, and crisis management are valued for this role. The patient ratio is typically 1:5. The facility offers a collaborative environment focused on patient-centered behavioral health care. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts, dedicated recruiters, and 24/7 support through the AMN Passport mobile app. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare maintains high ethical standards.

Apply now to join this Travel RN-Psych assignment in Prestonsburg, KY.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, Psych

Experience:

2 years

Certifications:

BLS-AHA
SSN Required
DOB Required Driver’s License Copy On-File
Flu Vaccine Required (Declinations accepted but must be from Religious Leader or Doctor)
NO BLOCK REQUESTS ALLOWED
NO TRAVEL PAIRS ALLOWED
Meditech EMR

Facility Location
Known as the “Star City of Eastern Kentucky,” Prestonsburg is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and offers something for all ages. Here you’ll find Broadway musicals playing at the local amphitheater, as well as country cooking, local festivals, horse shows, various outdoor recreational activities, and historical and civil war sites.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.

We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

Requirements

Registered Nurse, Psych

Experience:

2 years

Certifications:

BLS-AHA SSN Required DOB Required Driver’s License Copy On-File Flu Vaccine Required (Declinations accepted but must be from Religious Leader or Doctor) NO BLOCK REQUESTS ALLOWED NO TRAVEL PAIRS ALLOWED Meditech EMR

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

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