Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Towson, Maryland.

• Specialty:
  Psychiatric
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/24/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Baltimore, Maryland | 13-Week Travel Contract | Nights | 36 Hours/Week

Join one of the nation's leading behavioral health organizations and provide critical psychiatric care in a high-acuity inpatient setting. This travel opportunity is ideal for experienced Behavioral Health RNs who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about supporting patients through mental health and substance use recovery.

• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Start Date: September 24, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Schedule: 36 Hours Per Week
• Shift: Nights, 3x12s
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
• On-Call: None Required
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours

The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse provides comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The RN is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, medication administration, crisis intervention, patient education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support recovery and stabilization.

• Perform psychiatric assessments and patient evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans.
• Administer and monitor psychiatric medications and treatments.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral stabilization.
• Monitor patients for changes in physical and mental health status.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and support staff.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment and recovery goals.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic treatment environment.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation within the EMR system.
• Serve as Charge RN when assigned.

• Adult Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Unit
• High-acuity psychiatric hospital setting
• Care focused on mental health and substance use disorders
• Intensive, medically integrated psychiatric treatment model
• Locked inpatient units with 24/7 supervision
• Crisis stabilization and treatment for complex psychiatric conditions

• One of the largest private nonprofit behavioral health providers in the United States
• Over 300 staffed psychiatric beds
• Specialized care for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations
• Comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and specialty mental health services
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care teams
• Free employee parking

• Active Maryland RN License (must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum 2 Years of Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nursing Experience
• Current BLS Certification
• Previous psychiatric inpatient experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Strong de-escalation, crisis intervention, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a high-acuity psychiatric environment

Travelers must be comfortable floating to various behavioral health units, including:

• Child Psychiatry
• Adolescent Psychiatry
• Adult Psychiatry
• Geriatric Psychiatry

Floating may occur as needed and could be required throughout the assignment.

• EMR: Sunrise (Allscripts)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

The ideal RN is dependable, adaptable, and confident working with behavioral health patients experiencing acute psychiatric and co-occurring substance use disorders. Candidates should possess strong therapeutic communication skills, crisis management experience, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

• Work with a nationally recognized behavioral health organization
• Gain experience in a high-acuity psychiatric setting
• Opportunity to care for diverse behavioral health populations
• Night shift schedule
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• No scheduled on-call requirements
• Free parking and comprehensive onboarding support

Apply today to learn more about compensation, travel stipends, and benefits available through Amergis Healthcare Staffing.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.