A Travel Nurse RN Float specializing in psychiatric care provides nursing services to patients with diverse mental health needs in hospital settings. The role involves managing assigned patients, documenting medical interventions and responses, and supporting de-escalation and crisis intervention efforts. This position requires licensure as an RN, relevant psychiatric experience, and certifications such as BLS/ACLS, working 40 hours per week on night shifts for a 13-week travel contract.
ProKatchers is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Duties:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. License, Certification, Registration: Restraint Reduction de-escalation / crisis intervention experience 2+ years are a Psych RN
Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided)
BLS/ACLS (AHA)
ProKatchers Job ID #288294. 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: Float Psych RN
Founded in 2016, ProKatchers Inc. is a JCC-certified organization and a recognized leader in healthcare staffing. Named one of the Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for 2023–2024, we are proud to be among the top-rated companies in our industry.
At ProKatchers, we offer both short- and long-term contracts, as well as travel opportunities for licensed and experienced healthcare professionals across the United States. We are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and personalized career support.
We understand that finding the right fit is about more than just a job—it’s about aligning your career with your lifestyle. That’s why our dedicated team of career specialists takes the time to get to know you and match you with assignments that meet your goals and aspirations.
ProKatchers has also been recognized by SIA as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For—a testament to our employee-first approach. We specialize in placing clinical and allied health professionals in a wide range of healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care centres, rehabilitation facilities, behavioural health canters, home and community health programs, urgent care clinics, and more.
Travel Nurse, Psychiatric Nursing, Registered Nurse, Mental Health Care, RN Float, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, BLS, ACLS, Hospital Nursing