Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Rutland
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Dummerston, Vermont. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Psychiatric - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/23/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Intensive Inpatient | Travel RN – Dummerston, VT/n Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) — Travel RN, Night Shift, Dummerston, VT. Immediate need: 13-week travel contract starting March 23, 2026. This role offers the opportunity to provide psychiatric nursing care in a secure adult forensic/inpatient setting located in scenic southern Vermont. /n/nJob Details/n /n - Location: Dummerston, Vermont (Zip: 05301) — Vermont nursing jobs / Travel psychiatric RN opportunity/n - Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130 per week/n - Setting: Adult Intensive Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Forensics / Behavioral Health)/n - Contract Type: Travel RN, 13 weeks/n - Start Date: March 23, 2026 (must be able to start on this date)/n - End Date: June 22, 2026/n - Shift: Night Shift — 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour nights)/n - Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week/n - Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend/n - On-Call: Possible/n /n/nQualifications / Job Requirements/n /n - Active Vermont or Compact RN license (required)/n - American Heart Association BLS certification/n - Minimum 5 years of RN experience, with recent (within last 3 months) adult forensic psychiatric inpatient experience (required)/n - Demonstrated experience in intensive/forensics psych and behavioral health settings — ideal for experienced Psychiatric RN / Forensic Psychiatric Nurse/n - Willingness to float to other units and take charge shifts as needed/n - Resume must clearly detail psych experience and age groups served/n - Psych skills checklist (within last year)/n - Two supervisory references from the last 2 years/n - Driver’s license or current address required for submission/n - Must be able to start on March 23, 2026 (no exceptions)/n - First-time travelers considered — strong opportunity for travel nursing and behavioral health RN candidates/n - Comfortable working in a secure, adult forensic/intensive environment/n /n/nResponsibilities/n /n - Deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to adults with acute psychiatric and co-occurring disorders in a secure inpatient forensic setting/n - Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team to identify and implement individual and group interventions/n - Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care/n - Provide clinical supervision to Mental Health Workers (MHWs) to ensure safe, therapeutic care delivery/n - Support patients through medically assisted withdrawal, stabilization, and recovery education/n - Float to other units and take charge shifts as scheduled/n - Ensure all missed shifts are made up prior to contract end/n /n/nWhy Consider This Opportunity/n /n - Work as a Travel Psychiatric RN in scenic southern Vermont — ideal for clinicians who value community and outdoor recreation/n - Dummerston (zip 05301) is nestled in the heart of southern Vermont, surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and the West River. Enjoy access to hiking, biking, kayaking, and local farm-to-table dining. The area offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, vibrant arts scene, and easy access to outdoor adventures in every season./n - Hands-on experience in a secure forensic/inpatient psychiatric unit — strong professional development for behavioral health nurses/n - Supportive multidisciplinary team and opportunities to lead clinical care and mentorship/n - First-time travel nurses welcome — great entry into travel nursing and Vermont nursing jobs/n /n/n Apply now: Submit your resume, psych skills checklist, and two supervisory references. Must be able to start March 23, 2026. Take the next step in your career as a Psychiatric RN in Vermont. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 463777. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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