Psych | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Kansas City, MO
Compensation
$1,680.00 - 1,770.00/week
Psych RN Details
Location
Address : Kansas City, MO, 64130
Job Description
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Travel Contract in Kansas City, Missouri
Bring your psychiatric nursing expertise to an inpatient behavioral health travel assignment in Kansas City, Missouri. Provide compassionate, recovery-focused care to adolescent and adult patients across a range of needs and acuity levels while supporting patients through behavioral health crises and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Kansas City is known for its distinctive arts and cultural scene, celebrated barbecue, and plentiful parks and neighborhood attractions.
Psychiatric RN Job Details
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri (64130)
- Healthcare Setting: Inpatient behavioral health; adolescent and adult units with varied acuity
- Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour night shifts, 7 p.m.–7 a.m.
- Scheduling: Weekend coverage is required. Days off are not guaranteed unless specified in the contract. Floating may be assigned according to unit needs.
- Travel Nursing Contract: 13 weeks, August 3–November 2, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
- Documentation System: Meditech
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Missouri
- At least 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health or psychiatric care
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current CPI certification and active Blue Card required for submission
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, behavioral health assessment, and crisis de-escalation
- Strong therapeutic communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and a compassionate, respectful approach to patient care
Psychiatric Nursing Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ mental health and behavioral status, gather relevant histories, and recognize changes in condition.
- Develop and carry out individualized behavioral health care plans, establish goals, and evaluate patient progress.
- Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for therapeutic effects, side effects, and adverse reactions.
- Provide crisis intervention and use appropriate de-escalation techniques to support patient and unit safety.
- Monitor vital signs, mental status, physical and psychological symptoms, and response to treatment.
- Build trust through active listening, empathy, and clear communication while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Provide care across assigned behavioral health units based on patient and staffing needs.
Apply now for this psychiatric RN travel contract in Kansas City, Missouri.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.