Psych | RN

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing | Dayton, OH (45417)

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) travel job in Dayton, Ohio — 13-week inpatient behavioral health contract, nights, competitive pay. Join a dedicated team in Dayton, OH as a Psychiatric RN and make a meaningful impact in behavioral health care. This 13-week travel contract (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026) offers an opportunity to deliver compassionate inpatient psychiatric nursing, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and gain rewarding travel nursing experience in a city known for its vibrant community and scenic parks.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
• Location: Dayton, Ohio (45417) — Dayton healthcare jobs / Ohio nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: 12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing, On-Site
• Number of Openings: 4

Job Requirements (Required)

• Minimum 2 years recent experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting as a Psychiatric RN / behavioral health nurse
• Active Ohio RN or multi-state RN license (must be attached to resume)
• ACLS & BLS certifications (American Heart Association required)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification (must be attached to submission packet)
• Experience with EMR systems (electronic medical records)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in de-escalation techniques, suicide risk assessment, and crisis intervention
• Strong med administration skills and psychiatric medication experience
• Prior travel nursing or contract inpatient psychiatric RN experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care through psychiatric nursing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Develop individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary behavioral health teams
• Conduct mental health assessments, monitor psychiatric symptoms, and document changes in clinical condition
• Administer medications and follow psychiatric medication protocols per facility guidelines
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians, supervisors, and co-workers and participate in care team huddles
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate transitions of care for behavioral health patients
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients using evidence-based psychiatric nursing practices

Ready to advance your psychiatric nursing career with a travel RN assignment in Dayton, OH? Apply now — submit your resume with Ohio RN license, CPI, ACLS, and BLS (AHA) attached. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in inpatient behavioral health.

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.