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Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Geriatric Behavioral Health | Cleveland, Ohio

Make a meaningful difference as a Psychiatric RN providing geriatric behavioral health care in Cleveland, Ohio. This on-site, 13-week nursing contract offers the opportunity to deliver compassionate, structured care to older adults in a collaborative acute-care hospital environment. Join a dedicated behavioral health team in Cleveland, a vibrant Midwest city known for its cultural attractions, diverse neighborhoods, waterfront access, and welcoming community.

Psychiatric RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,650
• Job Specialty: Psychiatric Nursing / Behavioral Health Nursing
• Unit: Geriatric Behavioral Health
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: October 23, 2026
• End Date: January 22, 2027
• Assignment Length: 13-week contract
• Work Setting: On-site, short-term acute-care hospital environment

Psychiatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of permanent behavioral health nursing experience, preferably in a short-term acute-care hospital setting
• Active Ohio nursing license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Demonstrated experience caring for geriatric or adult behavioral health patients
• Proficiency in milieu management, medication management, patient assessments, and clinical documentation
• One recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty, from an assignment worked within the past 12 months
• Active required certifications and successful completion of applicable background, health, and credentialing requirements
• Willingness to complete ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation
• COVID-19 and influenza vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered

Geriatric Behavioral Health RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and individualized nursing care to geriatric behavioral health patients
• Support a therapeutic milieu and promote a safe, respectful, and structured unit environment
• Complete comprehensive physical, mental, and behavioral health assessments
• Administer medications safely and monitor patients for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly to the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation
• Participate in treatment planning, patient education, and coordination of care
• Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and other members of the care team to support positive outcomes

Apply now for this Psychiatric RN contract opportunity and join a collaborative geriatric behavioral health team in Cleveland, Ohio.

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.