GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Psychiatric
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/14/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type:
TravelTravel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health in Kansas City, Missouri Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse opportunity in Kansas City, MO for a behavioral health RN who is passionate about patient-centered mental health care. Join a supportive inpatient psychiatric team and make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic Midwest healthcare setting. Bring your clinical expertise and compassionate care to a dynamic behavioral health setting in Kansas City, Missouri. This travel psychiatric RN assignment offers the chance to support patients across a range of mental health needs while working alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team. Kansas City is a vibrant Midwest city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, rich arts and music scene, and easy access to great dining, parks, and entertainment.
Job Details
Specialty: Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nursing
Assignment Type: Travel Nursing JobLocation: Kansas City, Missouri
Weekly Estimated Salary: $1,680 - $1,770
Shift: 12-hour night shifts
Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: 12/14/2026
Setting: Inpatient psychiatric units serving adolescent, adult, and senior populations
Documentation System: Meditech
Schedule: Coverage needed seven days a week, including weekends
Job Requirements:- Active Registered Nurse licenseBLS certification requiredCPI certification required
- Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to identify psychiatric disorders, substance use concerns, and behavioral changes
- Experience with psychotropic medication administration and monitoring
- Skilled in therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient behavioral health environment
Responsibilities:- Assess patients' mental health status and monitor for changes in behavior, mood, and safety risk
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and treatment goals
- Administer psychiatric medications and observe for therapeutic effects or adverse reactions
- Provide crisis intervention, including de-escalation and support for patients experiencing agitation, aggression, or suicidal ideation
- Use therapeutic communication to build trust, encourage engagement, and promote positive patient outcomes
- Monitor vital signs, mental status, and medication effects throughout the shift
- Collaborate with the care team to support safe, compassionate, and respectful patient care
Apply now to join this travel psychiatric RN opportunity in Kansas City, Missouri and help provide high-quality behavioral health care.
Benefits:
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and VisionEqual Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID #515484. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PsychAbout GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcareprofessionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed touncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitivecompensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinelycares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as youradvocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care andconsideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com tolearn more. Why Vivian Health? Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.
