Psych | RN

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs Adult Psych Unit, Yakima, Washington
Advance your nursing career in mental health by joining our healthcare team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) on the 1 North Adult Psych Unit in Yakima, WA. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a modern, 226-bed non-profit hospital with a rapidly expanding behavioral health program. Experience the vibrant culture and scenic beauty of Yakima Valley while making a meaningful impact in psychiatric healthcare.

• Location:
  
  Yakima, Washington (98902) Washington nursing jobs in a welcoming community with beautiful parks and access to outdoor recreation in the heart of Washington’s wine country.
• Healthcare Setting: 1 North Adult Psych Unit (18 beds, expanding to 27)
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel RN contract
• Start Date:
  
  November 17, 2025
• End Date:
  February 14, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour days
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• Weekend Rotation: 2 weekends per month
• On Call:
  No
• Scrub Color:
  Any
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1780-$1910

• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience in behavioral health
• Active Washington State RN license
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Proficient in psychiatric assessments, de-escalation, and safe use of physical restraints
• Experience with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
• Open to first-time travel nurses

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing patient evaluations
• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with mental health diagnoses including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, suicidal ideation, and dementia with behavioral disturbances
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and implement physical restraints safely as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Accurately document patient care and nursing interventions using EPIC EMR
• Float to Medical-Surgical units as required
• Participate in scheduled weekend rotations

Apply now to join our psychiatric nursing team in Yakima, Washington and make a difference in behavioral health!

Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.