What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Psychiatric position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN - Behavioral Health with 2 years of current psych experience and an active KY or compact RN license for a 13-week travel assignment.
Details
- Work in the Behavioral Health unit of a hospital setting
- Day shift schedule rotating between 3x12 and 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
- 36/48 rotating schedule totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required within scope of practice
- Uses Meditech EMR
- Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
- Bi-weekly orientation
Requirements
- Active RN license (KY State or Compact) in hand at time of consideration
- Current certifications: BLS (AHA) and CPI
- Minimum 2 years of current Behavioral Health/Psych experience required
- Valid driver's license required with address matching permanent address
- Two professional references required: one Charge or higher and one Supervisor, both completed within the last year
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care within a Behavioral Health unit
- Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
- Up to 7 days of RTO considered if presented upfront with no changes accepted after submission
- Must work either a major or minor shift on every holiday
- Travelers working with the health system for one year must take a minimum 6-month break before returning
- Traveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
- First-time travelers may be considered for this position
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan