Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,220 per week
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric
for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Job Description &
Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date:
07/28/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours,
days 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 32838126. 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: 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.
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