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 dedication help patients navigate their mental health journey. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (Psych) to provide exceptional care for patients with behavioral and mental health conditions in West Valley, UT. If you re passionate about making a positive impact and thrive in a supportive, patient-centered environment, this travel opportunity is for you!

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with psychiatric, behavioral health, and substance use disorders
• Perform thorough mental health and physical assessments upon admission and throughout hospitalization
• Monitor patient behavior, emotional status, and response to treatment plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and psychiatric treatments as prescribed while monitoring for side effects
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and implement appropriate safety precautions
• Respond promptly to psychiatric emergencies and assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, coping strategies, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure compliance with patient safety protocols, behavioral health regulations, and infection prevention standards
• Promote a therapeutic, safe, and supportive environment that encourages patient recovery

• Active Utah Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact RN License
• Minimum 2 years of recent Psychiatric nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience caring for adult behavioral health and psychiatric patients
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, communication, and de-escalation skills
• Experience with medication management and behavioral health documentation
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced behavioral health setting
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered mental health care

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.