Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,387 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Rutland, Vermont.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Rutland, Vermont

Explore a rewarding Psychiatric Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Rutland, Vermont, supporting patients in an on-site Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This 13-week travel contract offers consistent overnight shifts and the opportunity to provide focused behavioral health care in a structured, collaborative setting. Located in the scenic Green Mountains, Rutland provides easy access to hiking, skiing, lakes, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,240
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 30, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8-hour overnight shifts, 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Float Requirement: No floating required
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Psychiatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; Vermont licensure must be initiated upon acceptance and secured as required before the assignment begins
• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience, preferably in psychiatric nursing, behavioral health, or crisis care
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current nationally recognized de-escalation certification, such as CPI, before the start date
• Cerner electronic medical record experience preferred
• Ability to work scheduled overnight shifts in a psychiatric intensive care environment
• Reliable transportation recommended due to limited public transportation in the area
• This Vermont travel nursing opportunity is not intended for local candidates

Psychiatric Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
• Complete patient assessments, monitor clinical and behavioral conditions, and document care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Use therapeutic communication and evidence-based behavioral health interventions
• Apply approved de-escalation techniques to promote safety and support crisis stabilization
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established standards and provider orders
• Collaborate with behavioral health providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Recognize changes in patient behavior or condition and respond promptly according to unit protocols
• Promote a respectful, structured, and trauma-informed care environment

Apply now to join a dedicated behavioral health care team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse in Rutland, Vermont.

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #530266. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych

About GHR Healthcare