Travel Nurse RN - Psych - in Salt Lake , UT

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Salt Lake City, UT Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $1,900 to $2,100 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Psych RN in Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101!

Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (Psych) | West Valley, UT | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a compassionate Behavioral Health team where your clinical expertise, empathy, and commitment to mental health make a lasting impact on patients' lives. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (Psych) to provide exceptional care in West Valley, UT. If you're passionate about supporting individuals through their mental health journey and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, this travel opportunity is for you!

• Position: Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (Psych)
• Location: West Valley City
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $1900 to $2100

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
• Perform detailed mental health and physical assessments upon admission and throughout treatment
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Administer medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and assess for side effects or adverse reactions
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and implement appropriate safety interventions
• Monitor patient behavior and respond effectively to psychiatric emergencies or escalating situations
• Facilitate therapeutic communication and provide emotional support to patients and families
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Promote a safe therapeutic environment while following behavioral health protocols and infection prevention standards
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, coping strategies, and discharge planning

• Active Utah Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact RN License
• Minimum 2 years of recent Psychiatric or Behavioral Health nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• ACLS Certification preferred
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or equivalent de-escalation training preferred
• Strong understanding of psychiatric disorders, crisis intervention, and behavioral health treatment
• Excellent assessment, communication, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Ability to remain calm and professional during high-stress situations
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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