Psych | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- New Castle, DE
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.00
- Weekly
- $1,620
- Yearly (full-time)
- $84,240
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- ASAP
This job pays about $45.00/hour — 6% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Delaware ($47.85/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 Delaware right now
- 17 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Delaware from 4 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $45.00 – $90.22/hour, median $59.31/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Delaware: $47.85/hour ($99,528/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($62.36/hour across 9 jobs).
Job description
Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Inpatient Behavioral Health in New Castle, Delaware
Join a supportive acute inpatient behavioral health team in New Castle, DE, and make a meaningful impact as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse caring for adolescents, adults, and seniors. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN seeking rewarding behavioral health nursing jobs in Delaware.
Job Details
- Position: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Setting: Acute Inpatient Behavioral Health / Mental Health
- Location: New Castle, Delaware
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Evenings, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Hours per Week: 40
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,620 - $1,710
- Schedule: Every other weekend required
- Start Date: ASAP
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of nursing experience required
- Experience in psychiatric nursing or behavioral health preferred
- Comfort providing care to adolescents, adults, and seniors
- Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Strong communication, observation, and de-escalation skills
- Availability for evening shifts and every other weekend
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients with mental health and substance use disorder needs
- Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in behavior or clinical status
- Support treatment plans and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and thoroughly
- Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques as needed
- Deliver compassionate care that supports stability, safety, and recovery
Why Apply for This Delaware Nursing Job?
- Competitive weekly pay for a travel RN opportunity
- Meaningful work in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting
- Supportive team environment focused on patient-centered care
- Great location in New Castle, Delaware
Apply now to join this rewarding Delaware nursing job and help provide exceptional behavioral health care in New Castle today.
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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