Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Hickory, NC

Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a 13-week inpatient psychiatric nursing contract in Hickory, North Carolina. Join an on-site behavioral health team providing compassionate care to adult patients while working consistent 12-hour night shifts in a supportive inpatient environment. This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and a vibrant downtown atmosphere await.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460-$1,540
• Location: Hickory, North Carolina
• Specialty: Behavioral Health Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient adult behavioral health and psychiatric care
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract End Date: January 25, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: Travelers must begin on an approved orientation date: October 26, November 9, November 16, or December 7, 2026
• Documentation System: Cerner

Behavioral Health RN Job Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatry, or a related healthcare setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current CPI or Handle With Care (HWC) certification; candidates with HWC may be considered, with training available when applicable
• Experience caring for adult behavioral health or psychiatric patients preferred
• Ability to provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate nursing care in an inpatient environment
• Willingness to work scheduled 12-hour night shifts and meet all orientation requirements

Behavioral Health Nursing Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and provide professional nursing care for adult patients with behavioral health and co-occurring conditions
• Support patients experiencing schizophrenia, dementia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis, and medical detoxification
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient response and clinical status
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to behavioral or medical concerns
• Use therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques to promote a safe, respectful care environment
• Accurately document assessments, nursing interventions, and patient progress in Cerner
• Collaborate with providers, mental health professionals, nursing assistants, and families to support continuity of care
• Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable standards for behavioral health and psychiatric nursing

Apply now for this Behavioral Health RN travel contract in Hickory, North Carolina, and join a supportive healthcare team serving adult inpatient patients.

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.