Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) – Inpatient Behavioral Health Travel Nurse Job in Seattle, WA

Seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) for a 13-week inpatient behavioral health travel nursing assignment in Seattle, Washington. Join a supportive clinical team providing compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric nursing care to adults in West Seattle, a vibrant community known for scenic views, welcoming neighborhoods, parks, and convenient access to the city’s cultural and recreational attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: West Seattle, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 30, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient behavioral health
• Patient Population: Adults age 18 and older
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Unit Capacity: Approximately 70 beds across two inpatient behavioral health units
• Documentation System: Epic
• Additional Details: May float between the second and third floors; professional scrubs in any color

Psychiatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington
• At least 1 year of recent experience in an involuntary or inpatient behavioral health treatment setting
• Recent behavioral health nursing or psychiatric nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current de-escalation certification, such as CPI or MOAB
• Ability to perform medical assessments and recognize when a patient’s medical needs require transfer to an acute medical hospital
• Ability to assume charge nurse duties when needed
• Strong communication, crisis-management, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills

Psychiatric Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult patients receiving inpatient behavioral health treatment
• Complete psychiatric and medical assessments, monitor patient status, and identify changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with orders, policies, and professional nursing standards
• Use therapeutic communication and approved de-escalation techniques to support patients experiencing a behavioral health crisis
• Collaborate with behavioral health providers and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Recognize emergent medical needs and coordinate appropriate transfer for higher-level medical evaluation or treatment
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation in Epic
• Support a safe therapeutic environment while upholding patient dignity, confidentiality, and rights
• Float between assigned inpatient units and assume charge nurse responsibilities as requested

Apply now for this Psychiatric Registered Nurse travel assignment and join an inpatient behavioral health team in Seattle, Washington.

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.