Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse - $1,930 per week

GLC On-The-Go is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Psychiatry Registered Nurse - Psychiatric | Williamsburg, VA | Contract

Quick Look

• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: Not specified

Join our dedicated team as a Psychiatry Registered Nurse in a leading acute-care hospital setting in Williamsburg, VA. We are seeking a skilled RN with a passion for psychiatric care to provide high-quality support to our adult patient population. This position is ideal for adaptable team players who thrive in fast-paced environments.

As a Psychiatry RN, you will be responsible for:

• Providing care in a busy acute psychiatric hospital.
• Floating between units as needed, including a small detox unit.
• Administering medications, conducting patient assessments, and managing admissions and discharges (10-15 daily).
• Handling potential aggression and performing physical holds when necessary.
• Working with a patient population that includes both voluntary admissions and committed patients.

Requirements for this position include:

• Must be flexible to work any nights of the week, including every other weekend (EOW).
• At least 2 years of recent psychiatric experience is required.
• Handle with Care certification is required, but can be provided onsite if needed.
• No IV or wound care responsibilities.
• Approximate nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:12, with at least 2 nurses per unit (sometimes 1 RN and 1 LPN).
• One holiday during the winter season is required.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and work in a supportive environment, apply now!

GLC On-The-Go Job ID #564153. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psychiatry Registered Nurse

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