Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Towson, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/01/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Baltimore, MD13-Week Travel ContractDay & Night Shifts AvailableStart Dates: 9/24/2026 & 10/1/2026
Join a leading behavioral healthcare organization as a Behavioral Health RN caring for patients with mental health and substance use disorders in a high-acuity psychiatric setting.
Job Details
- Specialty: Behavioral Health / Psychiatric RN
- Unit: Adult Co-Occurring Unit
- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift Options:
- Days: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Schedule: 3x12s
- Guaranteed Hours: 40
- Every Other Weekend Required
- Available Start Dates: 9/24/2026 and 10/1/2026
- Local and Travel Candidates Welcome
Requirements
- Active RN License
- Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health, Psychiatric, or related RN experience
- BLS Certification Required
- First-Time Travelers Accepted
- Must be comfortable floating to:
- Adult Units
- Adolescent Units
- Child Units
- Geriatric Units
- Charge Nurse responsibilities may be required
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychiatric patient care
- Complete mental health assessments and intake screenings
- Administer and monitor psychiatric medications and treatment regimens
- Support patients in achieving recovery goals
- Provide crisis intervention and stabilization
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
- Educate patients and families regarding mental health treatment and recovery
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
- Recognize and respond to changes in psychiatric and medical conditions
- Utilize strong critical thinking and suicide prevention awareness
Facility Highlights
- 337-bed psychiatric facility
- High-acuity inpatient behavioral health environment
- Locked psychiatric units with 24/7 supervision
- Crisis stabilization and intensive psychiatric services
- Specialized care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
- EMR: Sunrise (Allscripts)
- Free employee parking
- Navy Blue Scrubs
Traveler Information
- Free parking available on campus
- Orientation held during day shift hours
- Maryland LiveScan fingerprinting required prior to start
- RTO limited to 7 days per contract and must be submitted with the initial application
Ideal Candidate
Seeking a compassionate and experienced Behavioral Health RN who thrives in a fast-paced psychiatric setting and is comfortable caring for a wide range of patient populations. This is a great opportunity for nurses looking to expand their behavioral health experience while making a meaningful impact on patients' recovery journeys.
Apply today for Day or Night Shift opportunities with start dates available on 9/24 and 10/1!
About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.