Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $2,206 per week

First Connect Health

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • $2,206 Per Week

Highlights

Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences. Patient Population: Acute psychiatric patients, major mental health illnesses, chronic behavioral conditions, aggression, mania, violence, and self-harm.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDes Moines, IA

Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Behavioral Health
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Behavioural health RN – Travel Contract

Start Date: October 9, 2026
⏳ Contract: Travel Contract
Location: Iowa
Local Candidates: Not accepted – must live 50+ miles from the facility

Weekly Pay

  • Total Weekly Pay:$2,206/week
  • Taxable Pay: $800/week
  • Non-Taxable Stipend: $1,406/week

Shift & Unit Details

  • Unit: Adult / Adolescent / Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Beds: 24 Adult | 12 Adolescent | 12 Geriatric
  • Ratios: Up to 1:4–6 depending on unit/shift
  • Patient Population: Acute psychiatric patients, major mental health illnesses, chronic behavioral conditions, aggression, mania, violence, and self-harm
  • Scrubs: Navy Blue, solid colors
  • EMR: EPIC
  • NBO: 16 hours
  • Restraint competency required

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

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