Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,293 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Travel Contract in Ashtabula, Ohio

Experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) sought for a Behavioral Health travel contract in Ashtabula, Ohio, working night shifts. Join an on-site Behavioral Health team as a compassionate psychiatric nurse providing therapeutic, evidence-based care to patients receiving behavioral health services. Located along the scenic shores of Lake Erie, Ashtabula offers a welcoming community, beautiful waterfront views, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and Northeast Ohio attractions.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Shift: Night shifts, with 8- or 12-hour options
• Typical Night Shift Options: 11:00 PM–7:30 AM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Healthcare Setting: Behavioral Health unit

Psychiatric RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Behavioral Health nursing experience in a specialty acute-care setting
• Active permanent Ohio Registered Nurse license or valid compact-state license in hand
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Active Crisis Intervention certification
• Previous Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience
• Strong therapeutic communication, psychiatric assessment, and crisis-management skills
• Ability to provide professional references from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty

Behavioral Health Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care to individuals receiving behavioral health services
• Complete psychiatric assessments, ongoing monitoring, and individualized care planning
• Administer medications and evaluate patient responses in accordance with clinical standards
• Recognize changes in behavior or condition and respond appropriately to psychiatric and medical emergencies
• Use therapeutic communication and approved crisis-intervention techniques to promote patient safety and stabilization
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, patients, and families to support treatment goals
• Document assessments, interventions, patient progress, and care plans accurately in Epic
• Promote a respectful, supportive, and secure environment for patients and colleagues

Apply now for this Psychiatric RN travel contract and join a dedicated Behavioral Health team in Ashtabula, Ohio.

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 #530033. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych

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