Travel RN - Psychiatric / Behavioral Health

LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Avondale, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Psychiatric Discipline : RN Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, days Employment Type : Travel Job Title : Travel RN - Psychiatric / Behavioral Health (Day Shift) Location : Copper Springs, Avondale, AZ Shift : 7 : 00 AM - 7 : 00 PM Contract Type : Travel Assignment Duration : 13 Weeks (with potential for extension) Job Summary : AngelsGate Healthcare Services LLC is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in the Psychiatric / Behavioral Health unit at Copper Springs in Avondale, Arizona. The ideal candidate will provide safe, therapeutic care to patients with behavioral health needs, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and thrive in a supportive, team-based environment. Responsibilities : Provide direct nursing care to patients in a psychiatric / behavioral health setting Monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and document care accurately Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans Support patients through crisis intervention and therapeutic communication Educate patients and families on treatment plans, coping strategies, and discharge instructions Ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standards Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff Requirements : Active RN license in Arizona or compact state Minimum 2 years of recent psychiatric / behavioral health experience Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred) Strong communication, de-escalation, and critical thinking skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team