Psych RN in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,493/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $41.47
- Weekly
- $1,493
- Yearly (full-time)
- $77,636
This job pays about $41.47/hour — 12% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Mississippi ($37.06/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Mississippi right now
- 79 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Mississippi from 5 agencies, 3 of them in Hattiesburg.
- Pay in these listings: $32.08 – $79.78/hour, median $49.27/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Mississippi: $37.06/hour ($77,085/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($54.38/hour across 8 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment in Hattiesburg as a Gero Psych Registered Nurse supporting patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. You will provide nursing care for adult and older patients, monitor behavioral and medical needs, administer medications, complete assessments, and collaborate with the care team on treatment plans. Inpatient psychiatric experience is highly preferred, with senior care experience also valued. The schedule follows 12-hour day shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., using a 3/2 split schedule that provides four shifts one week and three the next.
Weather:
Hattiesburg typically offers mild, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with pleasant temperatures for exploring outdoors and occasional rain. Pack light layers and a rain jacket so you are ready for changing conditions.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local Exploration: Enjoy Hattiesburg’s restaurants, shops, parks, and community attractions.
• Outdoor Time: Spend a relaxing afternoon walking local trails or enjoying nearby green spaces.
• Day Trip: Visit a nearby Gulf Coast destination for beaches, seafood, and waterfront activities.
• Day Trip: Plan a full-day visit to New Orleans for music, food, history, and cultural attractions.
• Scenic Drive: Take a leisurely regional road trip to discover small towns, local eateries, and Southern scenery.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Shift: 12-hour days, 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.; 3/2 split schedule
Duration: 12 hours per shift for 13 weeks
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