Psych RN in Tacoma, Washington
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,888/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $52.44
- Weekly
- $1,888
- Yearly (full-time)
- $98,176
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $52.44/hour — 12% 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
- 1,043 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 103 of them in Tacoma.
- 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 162 jobs).
Job description
Join us for a rewarding 13-week contract as a Registered Nurse in our psychiatric unit in Tacoma, Washington. This role is perfect for experienced behavioral health nurses looking to make a difference in a Level II Trauma Center with a specialized adolescent psych unit. You'll be working 12-hour day shifts, with opportunities to float between Auburn Adult and Gero units, providing essential support to patients with mental health needs. The assignment offers a stimulating environment where your expertise helps shape positive outcomes for young patients in a hospital that values collaborative teamwork and professional growth.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Tacoma, WA
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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