Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia.

• Specialty:
  Psychiatric
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Adult Psych Unit (Nights) | Lynchburg, VA 24503

Travel Psychiatric RN opportunity in Lynchburg, Virginia (24503) on an Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. Work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and support safe, patient-centered behavioral health care while building your travel nursing experience in Virginia. Lynchburg offers a welcoming community feel with easy access to outdoor recreation and scenic views in the surrounding region. You’ll also find a lively mix of local dining, arts, and cultural spots to explore on your days off.

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,850–$1,950 per week

• Location: Lynchburg, VA 24503 (Virginia travel nursing job)
• Unit/Setting: Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (float to Geriatric and Child/Adolescent behavioral health units as needed)
• Start Date: 03/23/2026 (orientation every other Monday)
• End Date: 06/20/2026
• Assignment Length: 13-week travel contract
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Hours: 36 hours/week
• Weekends: Every 2–3 weekends
• Call: None
• Openings: 1

• Experience: Recent Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) experience in an inpatient/acute behavioral health setting (2+ years of relevant work history requested for submission)
• Travel Experience: Prior travel nursing assignment experience required
• Charge Nurse Experience: Required (non-negotiable)
• EMR: Cerner experience required (non-negotiable)
• License: Active RN license (copy of Nursys/license required for submission)
• Certifications: BLS required; CPI required (may be obtained on-site if not currently active)
• Compliance: Ability to complete background screening and submit credentialing items at least 1 week prior to start; additional Virginia Psych background required upon start
• Professional Standards: Comfortable working in a teaching hospital environment alongside students and new hires; committed to a supportive, patient-centered care environment

• Provide therapeutic nursing care to adult psychiatric patients in an acute inpatient setting
• Complete comprehensive assessments, develop and update individualized plans of care, and document accurately in Cerner EMR
• Maintain a safe milieu using de-escalation techniques, close observation, and appropriate crisis response
• Administer medications, monitor therapeutic response, and assess for adverse effects
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary behavioral health team (psychiatry, social work, therapy, and nursing) to support treatment goals and discharge planning
• Serve as Charge RN as assigned, supporting staffing flow, unit priorities, and clinical decision-making
• Float to Geriatric and Child/Adolescent psych units as needed while maintaining scope of practice and safety standards
• Support onboarding and a learning-focused environment by modeling best practices and guiding students/new hires

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Psychiatric RN night shift assignment in Lynchburg, VA.

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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:
Psych

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