Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Psychiatric Unit Registered Nurse (RN) in Louisville, Kentucky. This position involves working in a high-acuity, fast-paced unit specializing in care for children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role entails managing multiple escalated patients, de-escalation techniques, and physical interventions, including supports such as mechanical restraints if necessary.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, with one twelve-hour shift float to other units.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification obtained on site; 6 months of experience working with children or adolescents; basic EMT or RN licensure; located in Kentucky.
- Preferred Qualifications: Comfort with physical holds, de-escalation, IM (Intramuscular) injections, and recognizing increased agitation proactively.
- Float: Candidates should be comfortable floating throughout the unit and open to schedule/shift flexibility, understanding they may not remain on the same unit or shift consistently.
- Additional Information: The unit is very busy, with multiple physical holds required for safety; leadership strongly supports employee safety and operational adjustments to maintain it; support staff includes behavioral analysts, therapists, case managers, and security; technology includes EMR (Cerner) and 24/7 security monitoring; candidates must be willing to work every third weekend and are not on call.
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-25
Cross Country Job ID #1279774. 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