RN - Psych

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric | Travel Contract | Holyoke, MA (01040)

Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric travel contract in Holyoke, MA. Join a leading behavioral health center in the Pioneer Valley as a Travel RN / Psychiatric Nurse providing compassionate inpatient psychiatric care. This inpatient psychiatric nursing job offers a collaborative team environment and access to local parks, cultural attractions, and a strong community feel in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,960 - $2,280
• Location: Holyoke, MA (Zip: 01040) — Massachusetts nursing jobs, Holyoke healthcare
• Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital (Behavioral Health RN role)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Travel Contract)
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (5 shifts per week, 8-hour evening shifts)
• Shifts: 2nd and 3rd shifts; includes every other weekend
• Start Date: June 15, 2026 (Quick start available)
• Position Type: On-site Travel RN assignment

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Massachusetts required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience required (Psychiatric RN / Behavioral Health RN)
• BSN preferred
• Current CPR certification required
• Experience with restraint reduction, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention preferred
• Willingness to float to similar or lower-acuity units as needed
• Ability to take charge/charge nurse responsibilities as needed
• No Requested Time Off (RTO) approved for this assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to adults and/or adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, trauma-informed recovery environment grounded in best practices for behavioral health
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to develop, implement, and document individualized treatment plans
• Apply clinical judgment, critical thinking, and behavioral health expertise to patient care
• Establish therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Document care accurately using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Demonstrate crisis management, time management, delegation, coaching, and team-building skills
• Work required weekends and holidays on rotation

Why Join Our Team

• Opportunity to work as a Travel RN in a supportive behavioral health facility
• Gain experience in inpatient psychiatric nursing and strengthen your behavioral health skills
• Live and work in Holyoke, MA — an active community in the scenic Pioneer Valley

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Psychiatric RN travel nurse in Holyoke, Massachusetts. For questions about this travel RN opportunity or to submit your application, contact our recruiter today. Join our healthcare team and make a positive impact in inpatient psychiatric care!

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.