Travel Registered Nurse - Psychiatric

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Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Concord, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Psychiatric
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 07/28/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours
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• Employment Type: Travel
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Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric / Behavioral Health
Location: Concord, Massachusetts
Unit: North 5 – Psychiatric Unit
Cost Center: 643
Requisition #: Emerson Hospital-AN-0626
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks | 07/20/2026 – 10/17/2026
Specialty: Psychiatric Nursing / Behavioral Health

Schedule:\n

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• Night Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (5x8s)
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• 40 Hours per Week
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• Every Weekend Highly Preferred (Saturday & Sunday)
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• Otherwise, Every Other Weekend Required
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• Every Other Holiday Required
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• No On-Call Requirement
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• No Floating Required
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Job Description:\n

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• Provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting.
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• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans based on psychiatric and medical needs.
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• Monitor patient condition and evaluate treatment response throughout hospitalization.
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• Deliver safe and therapeutic patient care while maintaining a structured treatment environment.
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• Manage behavioral health crises and respond appropriately using de-escalation techniques and hospital protocols.
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• Conduct ongoing mental status assessments and monitor for changes in patient condition.
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• Administer medications and evaluate patient response and effectiveness.
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• Maintain patient safety and ensure compliance with psychiatric care standards and protocols.
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• Collaborate with psychiatrists, providers, social workers, case management, and interdisciplinary teams.
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• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and discharge preparation.
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• Support continuity of care and discharge planning.
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• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
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• Promote a therapeutic environment that supports recovery and patient-centered care.
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• Perform Charge RN responsibilities and assist with team coordination and workflow as needed.
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Required Qualifications:\n

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• Active Massachusetts RN License
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• Minimum 2 years of Psychiatric RN experience
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• Previous Travel RN experience required
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• Charge RN experience required
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• Current BLS Certification
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• CPI Blue Certification required at submission
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• Behavioral health / psychiatric inpatient experience preferred
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