Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

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LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Manchester, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Behavioral Health
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/10/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 40 hours per week
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• Shift: 8 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric (Acute Inpatient Behavioral Health)

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Location: Manchester Memorial Hospital – Manchester, CT
Unit: Inpatient Dual Diagnosis / Acute Inpatient Behavioral Health
Assignment Type: 13-Week Travel Contract, with potential for extension
Shift: Nights (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Schedule: 5 x 8-Hour Shifts (40 Hours per Week)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary\n

Manchester Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in its Acute Inpatient Behavioral Health/Dual Diagnosis Unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in caring for adult behavioral health patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.

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The RN will provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care, perform patient assessments, administer medications, implement individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care.

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Please note: This unit operates on 8-hour night shifts only. 12-hour shifts are not available. Local candidates are not eligible for this assignment.

Responsibilities\n

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• Provide direct nursing care to patients in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting.
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• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and physical assessments.
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• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
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• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
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• Assess patients for safety concerns, suicide risk, and behavioral changes.
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• Utilize therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques.
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• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
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• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation using Epic.
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• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and behavioral health protocols.
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• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment for patients.
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Required Qualifications\n

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• Active Connecticut RN License (or eligibility to practice in Connecticut)
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• Minimum 3 years of recent Psychiatric RN experience
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• Current BLS Certification
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• Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification (Active at the time of submission – Required)
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• Experience working in Acute Inpatient Behavioral Health
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• Previous experience with Epic EMR (Required as the facility transitions from Meditech)
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• Excellent assessment, communication, and crisis management skills
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Schedule\n

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• Night Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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• Five 8-hour shifts per week
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• 40 Guaranteed Hours per Week
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• 12-hour shifts are not available
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Why Join This Assignment?\n

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• Competitive weekly compensation
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• Guaranteed 40-hour work week
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• Opportunity to work in a specialized acute behavioral health setting
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• Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
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• Gain experience at a respected Connecticut healthcare facility
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• Excellent opportunity for experienced Psychiatric RNs seeking a rewarding travel assignment
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• Medical & Health Insurance Benefits from First Day for All Clinical and Patient-Facing Employees. • 401K Plan. •"Your Way is Paid" – we pay for ALL employment requirements, onboarding, physicals, titers, etc. • $300 - $1000 referral bonus.

About LanceSoft\n Benefits\n

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• Weekly pay
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• Medical benefits
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