Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Akron, Ohio

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Akron, Ohio—join a secure inpatient behavioral health team caring for older adults in a supportive, safety-focused environment. This 10-week psych nursing job offers a consistent night schedule, strong clinical teamwork, and the chance to make a meaningful impact with patients experiencing dementia, depression, and suicidal ideation. Akron also offers convenient access to local dining, parks, and city amenities for traveling nurses.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - Psych
• Setting: Inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit / behavioral health unit
• Location: Akron, OH 44304
• Assignment Length: 10 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Schedule Notes: Float required within scope of practice; no block schedule requests
• Start Date: 09/20/2026

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Recent Epic experience within the past year required
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or geriatric psychiatry strongly preferred
• BLS certification required
• CPI Blue Card from the Crisis Prevention Institute required
• Must hold an accredited nursing degree from ACEN or CCNE
• Ability to draw blood and manage IVs
• Comfortable floating within scope of practice, including to med/surg units as helping hands
• Must be available for interview

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to older adult psychiatric patients
• Monitor and support patients with dementia, depression, suicidal ideation, and other mental health needs
• Perform routine nursing assessments, document care accurately in Epic, and maintain patient safety
• Administer medications and support individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the care team
• Manage blood draws, IV care, and other clinical support tasks as needed
• Respond appropriately to behavioral health concerns using de-escalation techniques and safety protocols
• Float within scope of practice when assigned
• Work closely with techs and other team members to maintain a calm, therapeutic environment

Apply now to join this rewarding travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio, and bring your psych RN expertise to a team that values patient safety, teamwork, and compassionate 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 #509348. 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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