
Psych RN in Seattle, Washington
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,871/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.97
- Weekly
- $1,871
- Yearly (full-time)
- $97,292
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $51.97/hour — 13% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington ($59.71/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 Washington right now
- 1,042 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 223 of them in Seattle.
- Pay in these listings: $27.44 – $103/hour, median $63.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Washington: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($73.00/hour across 161 jobs).
Job description
Join a specialized Pediatric Behavioral Health unit as a Registered Nurse on a 13-week contract. This role involves providing expert care to children and teens aged 4-17 facing behavioral health challenges such as depression, autism spectrum disorder, and psychosis. The work requires managing disruptive behaviors using least restrictive methods, including de-escalation, physical holds, and restraint when safety is at risk. You'll work night shifts, 12 hours each, in a facility that supports a primary nurse model with an assignment of typically 1:6 children. This is a chance to make a meaningful difference in young lives while working in a certified teaching, magnet, and Level I trauma pediatric hospital—a true haven for youth mental health care, with a touch of playfulness in the teamwork that keeps it running smoothly.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Seattle, Washington
Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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