Registered Nurse - Psych Travel RN – Lima, OH

Registered Nurse - Psych | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Lima, OH

Seeking an experienced Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel RN assignment in Lima, Ohio. Join a collaborative behavioral health team on the night shift and support adult patients in a structured inpatient psychiatric setting. Located in Lima, Ohio (zip codes ), this welcoming Northwest Ohio community offers a comfortable small-city feel with convenient access to regional amenities.

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,960-$2,280
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Setting: Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit
• Location: Lima, Ohio | Welcoming Northwest Ohio community with a convenient small-city setting
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every third weekend and every other holiday
• Unit Size: 21 beds
• Average Length of Stay: 4-5 days
• Patient Ratio: 1:5, with potential to flex to 1:6 based on staffing needs
• Patient Population: Adults ages 18+

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• At least 1 year of RN experience required; 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• CPI preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of start if not already held
• Experience in inpatient behavioral health, adult psych nursing, or mental health nursing preferred
• Strong communication, de-escalation, assessment, and patient safety skills
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients in an inpatient psychiatric unit
• Assess, monitor, and document patient status, behaviors, and response to treatment
• Administer medications and support treatment plans in accordance with facility protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote patient stabilization and recovery
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment through observation, intervention, and de-escalation techniques
• Support patients experiencing major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and acute psychosis
• Educate patients and families as appropriate regarding care plans and discharge readiness
• Follow all unit policies, documentation standards, and patient safety procedures during night shift operations

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GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.