Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: March 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Fort Worth, Texas. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Psychiatric - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/23/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health | Travel Nurse – Fort Worth, TX (76123)/n /n Psychiatric RN travel nurse opportunity in Fort Worth, TX — 13-week assignment, 12-hour night shifts, Cerner EHR. Join a dedicated Behavioral Health team providing mental health nursing and psychiatric care for adults and adolescents in a 72-bed behavioral health unit./n /n/n /n Fort Worth offers a friendly community, affordable living, and a blend of urban amenities with Texas charm—making it a great location for travel nurses and psychiatric RNs seeking behavioral health experience in Texas. This travel assignment is ideal for Psychiatric Registered Nurses, Psych RNs, and Behavioral Health RNs who specialize in mental health nursing, crisis intervention, and medication management./n /n/nJob Details/n /n - Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,620 - $1,700 per week/n - Location: Fort Worth, TX 76123 — Fort Worth healthcare jobs, Texas nursing jobs/n - Setting: Behavioral Health Division (72-bed unit) — adult & adolescent psychiatric unit/n - Assignment Length: 13 weeks (3/23/2026 – 6/22/2026) — travel nurse assignment/n - Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45pm – 7:15am) — night shift Psychiatric RN/n - Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed/n - Weekend Hours: 12-24 available/n - Employment Type: Travel (Travel RN / Travel Nurse)/n - Electronic Health Record: Cerner (EHR experience preferred)/n - Patient Population: Adults and adolescents — mental health, mood disorders, psychosis, and substance detoxification/n /n/nJob Requirements / Qualifications/n /n - Active RN license — Texas or compact state accepted (multistate license eligible)/n - Minimum 1 year of RN experience; psychiatric or behavioral health experience preferred (Psych RN)/n - BLS certification (AHA required)/n - CPI or HWC certification (crisis intervention / de-escalation)/n - Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN)/n - Ability to pass background screening/n - Strong de-escalation, communication, and teamwork skills — experience in psychiatric nursing and mental health care/n - Facility dress code: Royal Blue or Navy Blue scrubs and closed toe shoes required/n /n/nResponsibilities/n /n - Provide direct psychiatric nursing care to patients with behavioral health needs, including adults and adolescents/n - Monitor and document patient status, administer psychiatric medications, and maintain accurate charts in Cerner EHR/n - Respond to psychiatric emergencies and employ safe de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies/n - Support patients with diagnoses such as psychosis, mood disorders, and substance use detoxification/n - Care for both voluntary and involuntary patients, including military veterans and first responders/n - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (psychiatrists, social workers, therapists) to develop and implement individualized care plans/n - Uphold a safe, therapeutic environment and follow behavioral health nursing best practices and facility protocols/n /n/n /n Apply now to join our behavioral health team in Fort Worth, TX. This Psychiatric RN travel nurse role is a great opportunity to grow your experience in psychiatric nursing, mental health care, and crisis management. Join our healthcare team today — submit your resume or apply via the job board to be considered./n Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity 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 466203. 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: Psych About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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