Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Laconia, New Hampshire.

• Specialty:
  Psychiatric
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (Behavioral Health Annex)

Location: Laconia, NH

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (with a 26-week commitment preferred)

Shift: 12-Hour Nights | 36 or 48-Hour Guarantee Options

Dates: 03/23/2026 – 06/20/2026

Seeking a specialized Psychiatric RN for their Behavioral Health Annex. This unit provides acute psychiatric care within a medical setting, requiring a unique blend of mental health expertise and medical-surgical proficiency. Because this annex often manages patients with co-occurring medical complexities, the facility requires nurses who are comfortable managing med-surg acuities and ratios while providing high-quality psychiatric stabilization.

• Psychiatric Stabilization: Manage adult patients in acute psychiatric crisis, providing therapeutic interventions, safety monitoring, and medication management.
• Medical Oversight: Utilize Med-Surg skills to manage the physical health needs of psychiatric patients, including wound care, IV therapy, and chronic condition management.
• Safety & De-escalation: Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu; employ verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
• Cardiac Monitoring: Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms (telemetry); must pass a Dysrhythmia exam with 80% or higher during onboarding.
• Documentation: Utilize Cerner EMR (preferred) to track patient progress, behavioral observations, and medical treatments.

• Experience:
  * Minimum 2+ years of Psychiatric Nursing experience.
  • Minimum 1–2 years of Med-Surg experience is necessary (Critical Care experience is also acceptable if comfortable with Med-Surg ratios).
  • Proven Travel Experience is required.
• Licensure: Active New Hampshire (NH) or Compact RN License required at the time of submission.
• Certifications: * BLS (AHA) – Required.
  • NHISS (NH Information Security & Systems) – Required prior to start.
  • ACLS – Preferred.
• Testing: Must pass a Dysrhythmia/Rhythm Strip exam during onboarding.

• Department: Behavioral Health Annex (301450).
• Location: Laconia, NH 03246.
• Patient Population: Adult psychiatric patients with varying levels of medical acuity.
• On-Call: No on-call requirements.

• Guarantee: Flexible 36-hour or 48-hour weekly guarantee.
• Commitment: The facility is specifically looking for travelers open to a 26-week contract.
• Local Candidates: Accepted; local rates apply to those residing within 50 miles.

Job
-0292 Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience:

* Minimum 2+ years of Psychiatric Nursing experience.

Minimum 1–2 years of Med-Surg experience is necessary (Critical Care experience is also acceptable if comfortable with Med-Surg ratios).

- Proven Travel Experience is required.

- Licensure:
Active New Hampshire (NH) or Compact RN License required at the time of submission.

- Certifications:

* BLS (AHA) – Required.

NHISS (NH Information Security & Systems) – Required prior to start.

- ACLS – Preferred.

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

• ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
• ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
• ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
• ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

• Medical benefits
• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus