Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,066 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Psychiatric RN travel contract in Allentown, PA with competitive weekly pay, weekend day shifts, and a patient-centered behavioral health setting. We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a 16-week on-site contract in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This opportunity is ideal for an RN who is passionate about behavioral health nursing, psychiatric care, and delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, this role offers convenient access to major metropolitan areas, local parks, dining, and cultural attractions.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840-$1,940
• Specialty: Psychiatric Nursing / Behavioral Health Nursing
• Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Start Date: 9/14/2026
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Schedule: Weekend day shifts every Saturday and Sunday from 6:45 AM-7:15 PM, plus one flexible weekday shift to complete 36 hours per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Work Setting: On-site

Job Requirements

• 2 years of recent experience in psychiatric nursing or behavioral health nursing required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania or compact state eligibility, as applicable
• Ability to work consistent weekend day shifts and an additional weekday shift
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a behavioral health environment
• Commitment to professional, compassionate, and patient-focused care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a psychiatric and behavioral health setting
• Assess, monitor, and document patient status, behaviors, and responses to treatment
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and facility protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support individualized patient care plans
• Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and behavioral health needs
• Support patient education, discharge planning, and continuity of care

Apply now for this Psychiatric RN travel nursing opportunity in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional behavioral health care.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #508275. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych

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