Psychiatric Travel Nurse Jobs Nationwide

Why Psychiatric Travel Nurses Are in High Demand

Psychiatric travel nurse jobs are in high demand as mental health care becomes an urgent national priority. Across the country, hospitals, mental health clinics, and behavioral health units are seeking qualified nurses to support patients with mental illness and psychiatric disorders. These psych travel nurse roles offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact, especially in underserved mental health facilities where access to care is limited.

Psychiatric travel RNs provide critical support to individuals experiencing everything from depression and anxiety to more severe psychiatric conditions. Their expertise is needed in both acute and long-term behavioral health settings. As mental health travel nursing continues to grow, so do the professional opportunities available to skilled clinicians.

Common psych nurse responsibilities include:

• Performing psychiatric assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Administering medications and evaluating side effects
• De-escalating crises and conducting suicide risk assessments
• Collaborating with therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers
• Educating patients and families on coping tools and care plans

If you’re interested in using your skills where they’re needed most, SBH can connect you with rewarding psychiatric travel nurse jobs nationwide.

SkyBridge Healthcare Lets You Make a Difference

SkyBridge Healthcare partners with leading mental health and behavioral health facilities across the country to deliver compassionate, skilled nursing care. We specialize in acute care and post-acute behavioral health placements, helping fill critical roles for inpatient psychiatry units, crisis stabilization centers, detox programs, and mental health clinics.

While SBH staffs across many specialties, including telemetry, ICU, and home health, we take pride in supporting behavioral health travel nurse professionals who are dedicated to patient advocacy and emotional wellness. As a psychiatric travel RN with us, you’ll play a vital role in advancing care standards while enjoying the flexibility of travel assignments.

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Getting started with SBH is straightforward and fully supported by our recruiter team. We believe that finding your next behavioral health travel nurse role should be a stress-free experience, especially when the work itself demands so much.

Here’s how the process works:

1. Submit your application and include all required documents.
2. Meet with your recruiter, who will review your background and goals.
3. We submit your profile to facilities actively hiring for psych travel nurse jobs.
4. Interview with the facility (if requested) to confirm clinical fit.
5. Review and accept your offer, with full transparency on pay and perks.
6. Begin the compliance process, supported by our onboarding team.

From initial paperwork to placement, your recruiter is with you every step of the way. Visit our credentialing and onboarding resources for more guidance.

Pay, Benefits & Support for Psychiatric Travel Nurses

SkyBridge Healthcare offers top-tier compensation and benefits, ranked in the top 5% nationally, for every psych RN assignment. We understand the emotional demands of mental health travel nursing and ensure you’re well-supported with a strong benefits package and a responsive recruiter.

Psych RN pay & benefits include:

• Competitive weekly pay with tax-free per diems for meals, lodging, and travel
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Travel stipends for relocation and transportation
• Paid time off and sick leave where applicable
• Licensing and certification reimbursements
• 24/7 recruiter availability for schedule, housing, or clinical support

Our team helps with travel logistics and provides access to flexible travel clinician jobs in high-need locations.

SkyBridge Healthcare welcomes experienced nurses who are passionate about behavioral health. If you have at least three years of nursing experience and one year in psychiatric care, you may qualify for one of our many nationwide psych nurse assignments.

Psych nurse requirements & credentials include:

• Updated resume
• Skills checklist
• Certification and licenses
• BLS card
• Professional references

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Contact us for help with documentation or browse our travel nursing jobs page to learn more. You can also fill out our quick application form or review the relevant skills checklist to see if you have all the qualifications needed for one of these in-demand positions.

We know that home matters, especially when you’re away. That’s why SBH provides flexible housing support so you can feel comfortable during your assignment.

Choose the route that works best for you:

• Let us help: Our team will handpick options and coordinate the details for you.
• Go your own way: If you prefer control over your accommodations, you can explore traveler housing

Either way, we’re here to ensure your housing is safe, affordable, and convenient to your workplace. Support is available around the clock to help with any issues that arise.