Travel Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric / Behavioral Health | Allentown, PA 18102

Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric/Behavioral Health in Allentown, PA 18102. 13-week local W2 assignment; 12-hour shifts; BLS required. Apply now for this Pennsylvania nursing job.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Rate: $77.19
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1860-$1960

Overview

Join a dedicated behavioral health team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) in Allentown, PA. This psychiatric nursing role offers the chance to provide high-quality mental health care in a supportive, collaborative environment. Ideal for RNs with psychiatric or behavioral health experience who are looking for a local W2 nursing opportunity in Pennsylvania.

Job Details

• Position: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) / Behavioral Health Nurse
• Location: Allentown, PA 18102 (Lehigh County) — Pennsylvania nursing jobs
• Setting: Behavioral Health Unit / Psychiatric Unit
• Start Date: April 13, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (local, W2)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Shifts: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM; 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Schedule Requirements: Every other holiday and every other weekend required
• Employment Type: Local W2 Registered Nurse (RN) – psychiatric nursing job

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania (PA RN license)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, or mental health nursing
• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Strong communication, crisis intervention, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults/adolescents with psychiatric and behavioral health needs
• Administer medications, including psychotropic medications, and monitor patient responses
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and accurately document observations in the patient chart/EHR
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Support patients and families with education, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention as needed
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment for all patients

Why This Psychiatric Nursing Job?

• Work with a compassionate, experienced behavioral health team committed to best practices in psychiatric nursing
• Local Allentown opportunity—enjoy the city’s arts scene, parks, and strong community while advancing your mental health nursing career
• Meaningful Psychiatric RN role with hands-on clinical experience and multidisciplinary collaboration

Apply now to join our behavioral health team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) in Allentown, PA. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact in psychiatric and mental health nursing. Interested candidates should submit their resume and current PA RN license for immediate consideration.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #466470. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.