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Psych | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMason City, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Mason City, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 25, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$54.44
Weekly
$1,960
Yearly (full-time)
$101,920
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
September 27, 2026

This job pays about $54.44/hour — 44% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa ($37.80/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.

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Job description

Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job – 13-Week Assignment in Mason City, Iowa

Join a dedicated behavioral health team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) providing compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care on an inpatient psychiatric unit in Mason City, Iowa. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to support individuals through their behavioral health journeys while working in a collaborative clinical environment. Mason City provides a welcoming north Iowa community with a relaxed pace, accessible amenities, and opportunities to enjoy local parks, arts, and cultural attractions.

Psychiatric Travel RN Job Details

  • Specialty: Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nursing
  • Unit: Psychiatric 5E
  • Location: Mason City, Iowa
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
  • Start Date: September 27, 2026
  • End Date: December 26, 2026
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
  • Work Setting: On-site inpatient psychiatric care

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
  • At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric or behavioral health care
  • Behavioral health nursing experience and/or applicable behavioral health certification
  • Strong patient assessment, therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and crisis-management skills
  • Ability to work 12-hour overnight shifts in an inpatient psychiatric setting
  • Successful completion of required clinical competency, health screening, background, and credential verification processes

Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Nursing Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment
  • Complete comprehensive psychiatric and physical assessments, monitor patient status, and identify changes requiring intervention
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while evaluating patient responses
  • Support therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and behavioral de-escalation efforts
  • Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and communicate important updates during shift handoffs
  • Promote a respectful, structured, and recovery-focused environment for patients and colleagues

Apply now to join our behavioral health nursing team and make a meaningful difference during this 13-week travel assignment in Mason City, Iowa.

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.

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