Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Psychiatric Unit Travel Assignment in Norristown, PA

Join a behavioral health team in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and make a meaningful impact in psychiatric care, detox, and residential rehabilitation. This travel CNA job offers a supportive campus environment, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team serving patients with mental health and addiction needs. Located in Norristown, PA 19403, this on-site opportunity places you in a convenient Montgomery County community with easy access to the greater Philadelphia area.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Location: Norristown, PA 19403 – a convenient Montgomery County location with easy access to the Philadelphia metro area
• Healthcare Setting: Behavioral health, psychiatric care, detox, and residential rehab
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; 3 out of 6 major holidays required
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $610 – $650
• Charting System: Cerner
• Orientation: Hospital orientation followed by unit-based orientation across assigned areas
• Location Keywords: Montgomery County healthcare jobs, Philadelphia area healthcare jobs

Job Requirements

• Current CNA certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar behavioral health, psychiatric, or healthcare setting
• IV experience required
• Residential rehab experience strongly preferred
• BLS certification required
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and addiction counselors
• Comfort working in a low-violence but potentially high-acuity behavioral health environment
• Willingness to float across campus between acute and rehab units as needed
• Professional appearance required; tattoos must be covered and nails kept natural

Responsibilities

• Support patient admissions during scheduled hours
• Assist with medication pass and patient care tasks as directed
• Perform patient assessments and promptly communicate changes to the care team
• Lead or assist with patient groups, with a focus on medication education and behavioral health support
• Partner with psych techs, nursing staff, and campus security to help maintain a safe, respectful environment
• Provide attentive care for patients in acute psych, detox, and residential rehabilitation units
• Assist with IV-related patient needs on units where required
• Promote dignity, respect, and stigma-free care for individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges
• Remain active, engaged, and professional throughout the shift while delivering high-quality patient support

Why Apply?

• Travel CNA opportunity in the greater Philadelphia region
• Supportive behavioral healthcare campus with multiple unit types
• Hands-on experience in psychiatric nursing and addiction recovery care
• Competitive weekly pay and a consistent 13-week contract

Apply now to join this behavioral health travel CNA opportunity in Norristown, PA and help provide compassionate care to patients who need it most.

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.