Travel Psychiatric RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama.

• Specialty:
  Psychiatric
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Psychiatric RN for a dual-diagnosis behavioral health unit requiring CPI/MAB and Cerner experience.

• Work on an 18-bed Dual Psych unit treating adults ages 19-55 with co-occurring addiction and mental health diagnoses
• Day shift ratio of 1:6 and night shift ratio of 1:8
• 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p and 7p-7a, 36 hours per week on a 4-week schedule cycle
• Uses Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Unit supported by MHTs, unit clerk on days, charge nurse, phlebotomy, and a psych NP on days
• Floating required to like psych units, including Adolescent Psych and Adult Psych
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month on block schedule
• Holiday coverage expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy

• Active RN license (AL or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• CPI/MAB/Secure certification required prior to start
• De-escalation skills required
• Minimum 1 year of travel experience required; first-time travelers considered with at least 2 years of experience and Cerner EMR experience

• Provide direct patient care on a dual-diagnosis psychiatric unit, incorporating addiction and mental health treatment
• New hires or those with over 1 year of experience complete 24 hours of classroom orientation and 36 hours on the unit
• Scrub color is open for RNs
• Parking available on-site
• Travelers may pick up overtime shifts
• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Previous perm staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-778531. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Psychiatric

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.