Psych | RN

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Travel Nurse | Holyoke, MA

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | 13-week travel contract in Holyoke, MA caring for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients. Join our collaborative behavioral health team and grow your inpatient psychiatric nursing experience in the scenic Pioneer Valley.

Are you passionate about making a difference in behavioral health? Join a collaborative and supportive team as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) in Holyoke, MA (01040). This 13-week travel contract offers you the opportunity to provide compassionate care to diverse patient populations—including adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics—in a modern, multi-unit behavioral health hospital nestled in the scenic Pioneer Valley. Holyoke is known for its vibrant community, beautiful parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it a wonderful place to live and work. This position is ideal for travel nurses and psychiatric RNs looking for Massachusetts nursing jobs and Holyoke healthcare opportunities.

Job Details

• Position: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) / Psychiatric Nurse / Mental Health RN
• Location: Holyoke, MA 01040 (Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts)
• Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health (adult, pediatric ages 5–17, geriatric units) — inpatient psychiatric nursing
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (February 23, 2026 – May 25, 2026)
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts) — night shift psychiatric RN
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, across behavioral health units as needed
• Patient Ratios: Approx. 1:8 (lower ratios for pediatric and geriatric units)
• Number of Beds: 104 across five units
• Electronic Health Record: Cerner (Cerner EMR experience a plus)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts (or eligibility to obtain) — MA nursing license preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; inpatient psychiatric/behavioral health experience strongly preferred
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Graduation from an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program
• Experience working with adult, pediatric, and geriatric behavioral health populations
• Comfortable floating between units as needed and working within interdisciplinary teams
• Experience with Cerner EMR and electronic charting is a plus
• Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and de-escalation skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation — psychiatric nursing duties
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff
• Monitor, document, and communicate changes in patient clinical condition to physicians and nursing leadership
• Participate in discharge planning and patient/family education to support continuity of care and successful transitions
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment; apply de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care as needed
• Provide care for patients with diagnoses such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, and anxiety
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Cerner EMR
• Float between behavioral health units to meet patient care needs and support staffing flexibility

Ready to take the next step in your behavioral health nursing career? Apply now to join our dedicated team in Holyoke, MA. This is an excellent travel nurse opportunity for psychiatric RNs and mental health nurses seeking rewarding inpatient behavioral health work in Massachusetts. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal 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.