SpectrumACS is seeking a travel nurse RN Inpatient Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Pueblo, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Psychiatric
Discipline: RN
Duration: 24 weeks
Shift: nights
Employment Type: Travel
Psychiatric RN – Travel Contract – Nights | Pueblo, COOrientation Start Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday every month24-Week Contract Compensation & Schedule48-Hour Schedule$42.00/hour + $1,200 weekly travel stipend for eligible travelers$3,384 gross weekly pay48 hours guaranteed 36/48 Flex Schedule$42.00/hour + $1,200 weekly travel stipend for eligible travelers$2,712 gross on 36-hour weeks$3,384 gross on 48-hour weeks 36-Hour Schedule$42.00/hour + $1,000 weekly travel stipend for eligible travelers$2,512 gross weekly pay All schedules consist of 12-hour shifts. This posting is for night-shift opportunities; however, final shift, schedule, and unit assignment are determined by the facility based on operational needs. Weekend and holiday rotation is required. Candidates must be flexible regarding their assigned schedule.
Position Overview:
SpectrumACS, a division of American Correctional Solutions, is hiring experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for a travel assignment at a state inpatient psychiatric facility in Pueblo, Colorado. This facility provides care for adult forensic and civil behavioral health populations in a secure, team-based hospital environment.
Responsibilities:- Provide direct psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
- Administer and monitor psychotropic medications
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Participate in MANDT crisis management and restraint training
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Maintain patient safety in a secure behavioral health environment
Requirements:- Active Colorado RN license or Compact RN license
- Colorado endorsement must be completed before start, if applicable
- Minimum 1 year of qualifying psychiatric or behavioral health RN experience within the last 5 years
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Experience in secure, forensic, correctional, or inpatient psychiatric settings preferred
- Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs
Candidates who have worked at CMHHIP within the previous 6 months are not currently eligible for this assignment Job Type: Travel Contract Contract Length: 24 weeks Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Location: Pueblo, COSpectrumACS Job ID #CMHHIP-N-TV-PM-48r. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About SpectrumACSSpectrumACS is a proven leader in travel and local healthcare staffing, connecting nurses, behavioral health specialists, specialty physicians, and allied health professionals with rewarding opportunities in state and county facilities.
Founded by American Correctional Solutions—the pioneer in delivering specialized healthcare services within correctional institutions more than 40 years ago—SpectrumACS builds on a strong legacy of innovation and service.
Today, we partner with facilities across the country to enhance patient care while offering healthcare professionals the chance to grow their skills, broaden their clinical experience, and make a meaningful impact in unique and dynamic settings.
Benefits:- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed HoursSick pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
