Travel Registered Nurse Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Job
HealthForce Healthcare, 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. Epic EMR is used for documentation and care coordination.
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
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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. Epic EMR is used for documentation and care coordination.
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
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