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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Behavioral Health Travel Contract in Springfield, Missouri

Overview

Start your next travel CNA job in Springfield, Missouri, supporting patients in an acute inpatient behavioral health and psychiatric care setting. This 13-week Certified Nursing Assistant contract offers the opportunity to care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors while contributing to a safe, compassionate, and structured healing environment. Springfield offers a welcoming community in the scenic Ozarks, with access to outdoor recreation, local dining, arts, and entertainment.

Healthcare Job Details

• Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Specialty: Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Care
• Healthcare Setting: Acute inpatient hospital
• Location: Springfield, Missouri
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $970–$1,040
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 28, 2026
• End Date: December 27, 2026
• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Schedule: Must be available to work every other weekend
• Weekly Guarantee: 36 hours
• Charting: Paper documentation
• Interview: Not required

Certified Nursing Assistant Job Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential or certification
• At least 1 year of recent CNA experience, preferably within the past year
• Recent behavioral health, psychiatric care, or acute inpatient experience
• Comfort providing patient care to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors
• Ability to work day shifts and every other weekend
• Strong communication, observation, teamwork, and patient-safety skills
• Ability to accurately complete paper charting and follow established care procedures

Behavioral Health CNA Responsibilities

• Provide supportive, hands-on patient care in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, meals, and other daily care needs
• Observe patient behavior and promptly report changes in mood, behavior, safety, or physical condition to the appropriate clinical team member
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment for patients of all ages
• Support patient participation in structured programming and daily routines
• Document patient care and observations accurately using paper charting procedures
• Collaborate with nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Follow infection prevention, behavioral health safety, and facility policies at all times

Apply now for this Certified Nursing Assistant behavioral health travel contract in Springfield, Missouri, and join a compassionate acute inpatient care team.

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.