Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) position located in the psychiatric unit of a healthcare organization in St. Louis, MO. This role involves providing direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients with behavioral health needs, utilizing nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position emphasizes collaborative patient care coordination in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 3x12, 1900 - 0730
- Schedule: Nights, 3x12, 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current RN License meeting licensure criteria in Missouri or current licensure in Missouri, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, 0+ years of experience with Behavioral Health/Psych, and a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified
- Float: Float rotation may be required within the Behavioral Health Unit.
- Additional Information: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, maintains patient rights and confidentiality, and coordinates care with other departments. Responsible for assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care, including patients post trauma, surgical interventions, or with medical comorbidities. The work environment involves high-risk exposure to blood and body fluids, physical demands such as lifting up to 50 lbs., and may require different shift schedules based on patient care needs.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1289985. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus