Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Job Description & Requirements

Human Edge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Manchester, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  Psychiatric
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/09/2026
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Inpatient Behavioral Health

Location:

Manchester, CT

Assignment Start: 03/09/2026

Duration: 12 Weeks

Schedule:

40 Hours/Week

Shift: Midshift (5x8s)

Shift

Hours:

3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

On-Call:
None

Local Candidates:
Not accepted

Seeking an experienced Psychiatric RN for an acute inpatient behavioral health unit. This role requires strong clinical judgment, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to provide safe, therapeutic care in a structured psychiatric setting.

• Provide direct nursing care to acute psychiatric patients
• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor changes in condition
• Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic response and side effects
• Implement and support individualized treatment plans
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and maintain patient/staff safety
• Document care accurately and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

• Active CT RN License
• Minimum 3 years of acute inpatient behavioral health experience
• BLS certification required
• Strong crisis management and communication skills

Human Edge Health

Human Edge Travel Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Psych RN

Human Edge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!