Travel Registered Nurse Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Job
Healthforce, Helena, MT, United States
Overview
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health / Psychiatric – Helena, MT. This travel assignment starts on 06/07/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. You’ll work 36 guaranteed hours per week on a 12-hour night shift (12x3) in a hospital-based inpatient behavioral crisis stabilization unit. Weekly pay is $1,940–$2,096. Epic EMR is in use for documentation and care coordination.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $1,940–$2,096 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12‑hour nights (12x3)
Start date: 06/07/2026
Setting: hospital-based inpatient behavioral health unit
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care for adults ages 18–60+ within an inpatient behavioral crisis stabilization unit.
Conduct initial assessments, monitor vital signs, administer medications per orders, and update the plan of care as patient status changes.
Utilize de‑escalation, risk assessment, and crisis intervention techniques; maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and adhere to safety protocols.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (psychiatry, social work, therapy, case management) to develop and implement patient‑centered care plans; communicate changes during handoffs.
Document care and interventions in the Epic EMR with accurate, timely charting; ensure compliance with BLS and CPI requirements and maintain patient confidentiality.
Maintain nurse‑to‑patient ratios of approximately 1:7–8 and respond to emergencies or rapid behavioral health changes as needed.
Requirements
Active Montana RN license (or compact MT license) on file; ability to practice in the state.
BLS and CPI certifications active and on file at submission.
Psychiatric nursing experience of 2+ years; first‑time traveler consideration only with 3+ years of psychiatric experience.
Epic EMR experience required or demonstrated ability to use Epic effectively.
Availability for 12‑hour night shifts; able to work in an inpatient behavioral health setting serving adults 18–60+.
Submission requirements: complete demographic information (address, email, full DOB, SSN, full name) at submittal; all RTO or schedule requests must be included with submission; adhere to the 200‑mile radius travel policy.
Benefits and Support
24/7 recruiter and travel support
Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
Fast credentialing process
Housing assistance options
Nationwide assignments and opportunities to extend
Ongoing assignment support and resources
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health / Psychiatric – Helena, MT. This travel assignment starts on 06/07/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. You’ll work 36 guaranteed hours per week on a 12-hour night shift (12x3) in a hospital-based inpatient behavioral crisis stabilization unit. Weekly pay is $1,940–$2,096. Epic EMR is in use for documentation and care coordination.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $1,940–$2,096 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12‑hour nights (12x3)
Start date: 06/07/2026
Setting: hospital-based inpatient behavioral health unit
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care for adults ages 18–60+ within an inpatient behavioral crisis stabilization unit.
Conduct initial assessments, monitor vital signs, administer medications per orders, and update the plan of care as patient status changes.
Utilize de‑escalation, risk assessment, and crisis intervention techniques; maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and adhere to safety protocols.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (psychiatry, social work, therapy, case management) to develop and implement patient‑centered care plans; communicate changes during handoffs.
Document care and interventions in the Epic EMR with accurate, timely charting; ensure compliance with BLS and CPI requirements and maintain patient confidentiality.
Maintain nurse‑to‑patient ratios of approximately 1:7–8 and respond to emergencies or rapid behavioral health changes as needed.
Requirements
Active Montana RN license (or compact MT license) on file; ability to practice in the state.
BLS and CPI certifications active and on file at submission.
Psychiatric nursing experience of 2+ years; first‑time traveler consideration only with 3+ years of psychiatric experience.
Epic EMR experience required or demonstrated ability to use Epic effectively.
Availability for 12‑hour night shifts; able to work in an inpatient behavioral health setting serving adults 18–60+.
Submission requirements: complete demographic information (address, email, full DOB, SSN, full name) at submittal; all RTO or schedule requests must be included with submission; adhere to the 200‑mile radius travel policy.
Benefits and Support
24/7 recruiter and travel support
Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
Fast credentialing process
Housing assistance options
Nationwide assignments and opportunities to extend
Ongoing assignment support and resources
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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