Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $45-47 per hour

Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $45-47 per hour at MedCadre summary:

This per diem/PRN position seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in psychiatric care to provide trauma-informed nursing, medication management, and patient-centered treatment coordination in Iowa City, IA. The role requires clinical assessments, documentation, crisis management, and collaboration with healthcare teams in a fast-paced mental health setting. Candidates must hold an active Iowa RN license and have experience or familiarity with behavioral health, addiction treatment, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocols.

MedCadre is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Psychiatric for a per diem / prn nursing job in Iowa City, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/24/2025
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Per Diem

Job description:
Job Title: RN - Psych
Pay rate: $30/hr - $32/hr
Location: Iowa City, IA
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Shift Differentials Available
• PRN positions available

Company Overview:

At MedCadre, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited leader in healthcare staffing, we ensure trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN), Who'll provide trauma-informed nursing care, oversee patient medication management, and coordinate with the clinical team to ensure high quality, evidence-based treatment. They’ll act with confidence and compassion,maintaining both safety and structure in a fast-paced recovery setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform nursing assessments, vitals, and drug screenings
• Create and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs)
• Support Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocols and patient education
• Respond promptly to clinical and behavioral changes
• Document care in compliance with minimum documentation standards
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care

Required Qualifications:

• Active Iowa RN License (or ability to obtain prior to hire)
• Experience in Emergency room, behavioral health, detox, mental health or addiction treatment preferre
• Familiarity with ASAM Levels of Care and MAT protocols a plus
• Excellent documentation, triage, and crisis management skills
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire

About MedCadre

At MedCadre, headquartered in Irvine, California and serving healthcare organizations nationwide, we connect exceptional clinicians with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited and ISO 9001–certified leader in medical staffing, we strictly adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.

Guided by our core values; Results , Approachability , Care , and Emergency (RACE), we foster an environment where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and deliver outstanding patient care. When you join MedCadre, you become part of a broad network dedicated to advancing healthcare, improving lives, and shaping the future of patient outcomes together.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity at every level of our organization

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Retention bonus
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Sick pay
• Weekly pay

Keywords:

Per diem nurse, Psychiatric RN, Behavioral health nurse, Mental health nursing, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Trauma-informed care, PRN nursing, Registered Nurse Iowa, Psychiatric nursing jobs, Clinical nursing