Travel Registered Nurse Psych

Overview

Embark on a transformative journey as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Lawton, Oklahoma, beginning 12/29/2025 for a multiweek engagement with guaranteed 36 hours per week. You will earn a competitive weekly pay of $1,555-$1,660, reflecting the value you bring to every patient interaction and the expertise you uphold in mental health care. Imagine the impact you can have delivering compassionate, evidence‑based psychiatric care to diverse patients, guiding recovery, resilience, and hope.

In addition to the meaningful work, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Oklahoma’s celebrated landscapes—winding prairies and dramatic horizons, the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains, the cascading waters around Turner Falls, and the charm of Lawton’s historic districts—where weekends invite exploration and renewal. Oklahoma’s blend of outdoor adventure and rich cultural heritage can nourish your spirit as you deliver care that matters.

Lawton offers a welcoming community with a comfortable pace, family‑friendly amenities, and access to outdoor recreation that supports a balanced lifestyle. The region’s vibrant history, proximity to Fort Sill, and thriving downtown provide a unique backdrop for your psychiatric practice, where you’ll connect with colleagues who value collaboration, respect, and professional growth. The assignment also presents the opportunity to rotate to different locations across the U.S., exposing you to a spectrum of patient populations, health systems, and care settings.

This varied experience enhances your clinical confidence, broadens your professional network, and strengthens your resume, all while enjoying the flexibility that travel nursing affords. You’ll benefit from a robust support ecosystem designed to minimize disruption to your life outside work, so you can focus on delivering patient‑centered care and growing as a psychiatric nurse.

In this role, you’ll conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, contribute to the development of individualized care plans, and implement evidence‑based interventions across inpatient and community settings. You’ll monitor pharmacologic therapies, assess for adverse effects, and work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate safe, effective transitions of care. Crisis intervention and de‑escalation skills will be essential as you help patients navigate acuity, risk factors, and stabilization strategies, while ensuring safety for patients and staff.

You’ll provide education to patients and families, empower them with coping strategies, and advocate for their rights and preferences throughout the treatment journey. The role offers substantial opportunities for professional growth within the psychiatric specialty, including exposure to diverse diagnoses, evolving treatment modalities, and potential pathways toward certification, leadership tracks, or specialized practice areas, such as crisis response or geropsychiatric care.

Our program emphasizes ongoing learning, with access to continuing education resources, mentorship from experienced clinicians, and structured avenues for advancing your expertise.

Compensation and benefits are designed to recognize your dedication: a competitive weekly pay range of $1,555-$1,660, guaranteed 36 hours weekly, and a contract length measured in weeks with clear opportunities for extension based on performance and department needs. Additional incentives include a sign‑on bonus, housing assistance, and flexible extension opportunities to maximize your time with the team. A comprehensive support network ensures you’re never alone on the road: 24/7 support while traveling with the company, travel coordination, clinical onboarding, and a dedicated nurse liaison to address any clinical or logistical questions.

Please note that while these benefits are highlighted, final packages and guarantees will be confirmed during the hiring process and are subject to eligibility and policy at the time of placement.

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