HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Location: Bridgeport, CT
Assignment Length: 12 Weeks
Start Date: November 17, 2025
Shift: 5x8-Hour Rotating Shifts (Nights)
Hours: 40 Hours per Week
On-Call: None
HumanEdge Health is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Travel Psychiatric RN to join the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit at a leading facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut . This is an excellent opportunity for nurses passionate about mental health care who thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings and be comfortable working with children and adolescents in an acute inpatient environment.
Assignment DetailsSchedule: 5x8-hour rotating shifts
Rotations may include 7a–3:30p, 3p–11:30p, or 11p–7:30a
Shift times may be negotiable—discuss with the manager during interview
Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed
On-Call: None
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (travelers available every or most weekends highly preferred)
Provide direct nursing care and therapeutic support to child/adolescent psychiatric patients
Participate in treatment planning, patient education, and behavioral management interventions
Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality care
Monitor patient behavior, administer medications, and respond to crises appropriately
Maintain accurate and timely documentation according to facility and regulatory standards
License: Active Connecticut RN license (required prior to start)
Experience:
Minimum 6–12 months of recent psychiatric or behavioral health RN experience (1+ year preferred)
Certifications:
BLS (AHA) required
Preferred:
Experience in child/adolescent psych or inpatient behavioral health settings
Strong de-escalation and crisis intervention skills
Competitive weekly pay with guaranteed 40-hour workweeks
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
Personalized recruiter support and 24/7 clinical assistance
Contract flexibility and potential for extensions
Apply today to make a difference in the lives of young patients and join a dedicated behavioral health team in Bridgeport, CT.
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID #13364. 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: Psych RN
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