Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Psychiatric Unit Nurse Portland, OR. This position involves providing specialized psychiatric inpatient care in a short-term acute care setting. The role will require nurses to float between units based on clinical needs and to perform hands-on patient care within a dynamic mental health environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Evening shifts, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: 1 year of behavioral health inpatient acute care experience, current CPR certification, ability to complete required training prior to start, and comfort with seclusion, restraints, and milieu management. Valid license and current certifications are required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC charting system, familiarity with psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, psychotic disorders, and trauma-stress related disorders.
- Float: Float rotation to other units may be required based on staffing needs, with appropriate notice provided.
- Additional Information: The assignment requires candidates to have reliable transportation. Must be able to work scheduled holidays and be flexible with unit assignments. Candidate responses to prior experience at similar facilities and float capability are requested during application submission.
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 #1295072. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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