Travel Nurse RN - Psych - in Lynchburg, VA
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatric Care & Support, Travel Nurse, RN Nurse
Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Lynchburg, VA Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $1,717 to $1,805 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the PositionTravel Nurse Source is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502!
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)
Start Date:
ASAP Available
Shifts:
12 N Pay Rate: $1717.00 - $1805.00
RN Psych travel jobs at the facility in Lynchburg, VA let you provide behavioral health nursing care in a supportive rehabilitation hospital environment. You must have an active Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license, at least 1 year of recent psychiatric nursing experience, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is recommended. Additional skills such as crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and patient assessment are valuable for this role[1]. Lynchburg offers a welcoming community, affordable living, and access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. With AMN Healthcare, you benefit from excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, the AMN Passport app for 24/7 career assistance, and the confidence of working with a publicly traded company committed to ethical standards.
Apply now to join this Travel RN Psych assignment in Lynchburg, VA. The Psych Travel RN position in Lynchburg, VA offers a meaningful behavioral health assignment providing safe, patient-centered psychiatric nursing care. You will assess patients, implement individualized care plans, support therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary behavioral health team. Required qualifications include an active Virginia RN or applicable multistate license, Basic Life Support (BLS), approved de-escalation and physical-hold training, and 2+ years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience.
Recommended skills include crisis intervention, behavioral assessment, therapeutic communication, de-escalation, patient safety, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. The facility supports comprehensive behavioral and mental health care, while Lynchburg offers a vibrant downtown, historic neighborhoods, trails, riverfront recreation, and easy access to Virginia’s scenic mountain landscapes. AMN Healthcare provides dedicated recruiter and clinical team support with 24/7 assistance through the AMN Passport career app;
apply now for this Psych Travel RN assignment in Lynchburg, VA.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, Psych
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)
Certifications:
BLS
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history Handle with Care (we can see if this can be acquired at facility) , MANDT, TOVA- certified de-escalation/physical hold training
Facility Location
Situated in the heart of Virginia along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg features a close-knit community framed by the towering Blue Ridge mountains. This unique landscape provides the ideal setting for countless recreational adventures. The city is also home to a number of hospitals and other medical facilities, offering travelers a great opportunity to grow their careers.
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!
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
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