Travel Psychiatric Float RN - $2,308 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Float Psychiatric RN for an evening shift position at a behavioral health hospital in Holyoke, MA, requiring one year of inpatient psych experience and an active MA RN license.

• Inpatient behavioral health hospital setting specializing in psychiatric and co-occurring substance use treatment
• Adolescent and adult psychiatric patient population
• Float position requiring willingness to move to similar or lower acuity units as needed
• Evening shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (8-hour shifts)
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Charge nurse responsibilities included

• Active MA RN license currently in hand
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric experience required
• BSN preferred
• Experience with restraint reduction, de-escalation, and crisis intervention preferred
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems required
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and crisis management skills
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries

• Provide direct and indirect patient care within a multidisciplinary treatment team framework
• Contribute to individualized treatment plans by developing, implementing, and documenting goals and interventions informed by patient strengths and presenting psychiatric issues
• Care is grounded in a Trauma Informed Recovery model
• 84-bed inpatient facility with a collaborative, non-judgmental team environment
• Charge nurse duties are expected and included in the standard rate — no additional multiplier

American Traveler Job ID #P-714692. 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: Travel RN - Psychiatric

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.