Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,549 per week
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: October 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,549 per week at Wellspring
Nurse Source summary: This role is for a Psychiatric Registered
Nurse (RN) providing mental health care to patients with emotional
and behavioral disorders in a travel nursing capacity.
Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, crisis
intervention, medication administration, and collaboration with
healthcare teams. The position requires an active RN license,
relevant certifications, and involves working 24 hours per week on
evening shifts for a 13-week assignment. Wellspring Nurse Source is
seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in
Lawrence, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty:
Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/01/2025 Duration: 13
weeks 24 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, evenings Employment Type:
Travel Job Title : Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) Job
Summary : A Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) specializes in
providing care to patients with mental health disorders, emotional
challenges, and behavioral issues. This role involves assessing,
planning, and implementing care for patients in inpatient or
outpatient psychiatric settings, promoting mental wellness, and
collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities :
Patient Assessment and Care : Conduct comprehensive mental health
assessments, including evaluating emotional, cognitive, and
behavioral functioning. Develop individualized care plans based on
patient needs, in collaboration with the healthcare team. Monitor
patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary. Administer
medications and monitor for side effects, documenting responses
appropriately. Crisis Intervention : Respond to psychiatric
emergencies, such as suicidal ideation, aggressive behavior, or
severe anxiety. Implement de-escalation techniques and therapeutic
interventions to ensure patient and staff safety. Coordinate with
the crisis response team when necessary. Therapeutic Communication
and Support : Establish trusting relationships with patients to
facilitate open communication. Provide emotional support and
guidance to patients and their families. Facilitate group therapy
sessions or educational workshops on mental health topics, as
applicable. Collaboration and Coordination : Work closely with
psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare
professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care. Serve as a
patient advocate, ensuring their rights and needs are respected.
Assist in discharge planning, connecting patients with community
resources or outpatient services. Safety and Compliance : Maintain
a safe environment by following protocols for high-risk patients,
including suicide precautions and restraint use. Document patient
care accurately and in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Stay current on best practices in psychiatric nursing and maintain
knowledge of mental health laws. Qualifications : Licensure :
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state.
Education : Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Certifications : Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Certification Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification
(RN-BC) preferred. Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID 34502031. Pay
package is based on 8 hour shifts and 24.0 hours per week (subject
to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: RN Psych About Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring
is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand
behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to
helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering
in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of
their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding
and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated
Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a number at Wellspring,
you’re a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the
Wellspring difference. Keywords: Psychiatric Nurse, Travel Nurse,
Mental Health Nursing, Registered Nurse, Crisis Intervention,
Patient Care, Psych RN, Behavioral Health, Medication
Administration, Psychiatric Nursing Certification
Keywords: Wellspring Nurse Source, Lawrence , Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,549 per week, Healthcare , Lawrence, Massachusetts
