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Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in North Dartmouth, MA

Join our healthcare team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) and make a meaningful difference for patients receiving acute inpatient behavioral health care. This travel nursing opportunity in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, supports adolescents through geriatric patients experiencing mental health conditions, behavioral disorders, and substance use or addiction-related challenges. Enjoy an engaging clinical environment in the scenic South Coast region, with convenient access to Dartmouth, New Bedford, and surrounding Massachusetts communities.

Psychiatric Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,870–$1,970
• Location: North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
• Healthcare Setting: Acute inpatient behavioral health hospital
• Patient Population: Adolescents through geriatric patients
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 10, 2027
• Shift: 8-hour evening/night shifts
• Schedule: 32–40 hours per week, including every other weekend
• Interview: Not required

Psychiatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience
• Experience or strong interest in psychiatric nursing, behavioral health nursing, or substance use nursing
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to adolescent and adult patients
• Strong patient assessment, communication, clinical documentation, and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work evening/night shifts and every other weekend

Psychiatric RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients with mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorders
• Complete patient assessments, monitor changes in condition, and communicate clinical findings to the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with established protocols
• Support crisis prevention, therapeutic communication, and appropriate behavioral health de-escalation interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized treatment and nursing care plans
• Provide patient and family education related to treatment, safety, recovery, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation while promoting a safe, respectful therapeutic environment

Apply now for this psychiatric travel nurse opportunity in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and join a team dedicated to compassionate behavioral health care.

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.