Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,696 per week in Winston Salem, NC

The facility emphasizes safety, evidence-based care, and compassionate treatment across all levels of acuity, making it an ideal setting for experienced behavioral health nurses seeking a focused weekend schedule with competitive compensation. Experience with inpatient behavioral health, locked units, substance use/chemical dependency, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma-related disorders, and crisis management techniques.

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health – North Carolina

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, weekend schedule only (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). 36–48 hours per week available. 13-week contract duration.

Highlights:

• Inpatient locked behavioral health unit serving adults and geriatric patients with diverse mental health diagnoses
• 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratio with robust support from psych technicians, therapy teams, and leadership
• Epic charting system; experience with de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and managing assaultive behavior essential
• Unit utilizes ObservSmart patient monitoring technology and personal panic alarms for enhanced safety
• No on-call requirement; may float to task in medical-surgical units as needed
• 32-hour orientation program including hospital-wide and unit-specific training

Requirements:

• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; first-time travel nurses accepted
• BLS certification and MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with inpatient behavioral health, locked units, substance use/chemical dependency, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma-related disorders, and crisis management techniques
• Proficiency with psychotropic medications including antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antianxiety agents
• Knowledge of physical hold protocols, seclusion procedures, emergent chemical restraints, and voluntary/involuntary commitment processes
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This weekend night position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults and geriatric patients facing complex mental health challenges. You'll work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that includes dedicated psych technicians, a seven-day therapy team, and 24/7 clinical nursing support. The facility emphasizes safety, evidence-based care, and compassionate treatment across all levels of acuity, making it an ideal setting for experienced behavioral health nurses seeking a focused weekend schedule with competitive compensation.