Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $58 per hour in Bismarck, ND

Company: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Location: Bismarck
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Bismarck, ND Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $58 per hour Shift Information: Days Start Date: 3/2/2026 About the Position Registered Nurse - Psychiatric – UHC Staffing Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Location: Bismarck, ND Start Date: 03-02-2026 End Date: 06-01-2026 Contract Type: Travel Contract Shift Type: Rotating shifts (Day/Night): 12-hour core shifts 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, plus additional shift options 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule rotates with every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday, self-scheduling based on seniority (union environment) Hours per Week: 36 Candidate Pay Rate: $58 per hour About United Health Care Staffing At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal. Roles & Responsibilities Provide compassionate, hands-on psychiatric nursing care for adolescents and adults on a locked inpatient unit Perform consistent 15-minute rounds and actively participate in patient treatment and safety plans Use de-escalation techniques and seclusion/restraint protocols when clinically necessary and appropriate Collaborate closely with mental health techs, social workers and occupational therapy to deliver coordinated care Assist with admissions, assessments and ongoing monitoring for psychiatric diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis and substance-related conditions Contribute to a safe unit environment by responding to emergency buttons and coordinating with hospital security and rapid response teams Float throughout the hospital as needed for helping hands or 1:1 assignments Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing Minimum 2 years acute/inpatient nursing experience, psychiatric experience preferred BLS certification required CPI preferred (certification in safe patient handling/de-escalation is a plus) Comfortable with EPIC charting and documentation Comfortable working on a locked unit and with occasional mechanical restraint or seclusion when indicated Willingness to float and work within a union scheduling structure Candidates must not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with facilities associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity) Education Active RN license required BSN preferred but not required Knowledge & Skills Solid psychiatric nursing practices and crisis management Strong verbal communication and therapeutic de-escalation skills Familiarity with seclusion and restraint policies and safe implementation Ability to work with adolescents and adults, with adolescent experience preferred Basic familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP and oxygen support protocols (RT available) Team collaboration with mental health techs, occupational therapy and social work Comfort with a high-engagement bedside role and frequent patient interaction Benefits Flexible scheduling that respects your life outside of work Guaranteed orientation so you hit the floor confident and prepared Health benefits including medical, dental and vision options Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current Paid time off so you can actually recharge Travel-friendly perks like housing assistance and travel reimbursement A supportive, collaborative team that values patience, calmness and great bedside care Opportunities for professional growth and exposure to pediatric and adolescent psych care Travel Perks: Explore Bismarck, ND Explore the Missouri River waterfront and walking trails along Riverfront Park, visit the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum for local history, spend a day at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park with historic trails and reconstructed earth lodges, check out the Dakota Zoo for a relaxing afternoon, sample local breweries and eateries in downtown Bismarck, and take short weekend trips to nearby Mandan or scenic spots along Lake Sakakawea for hiking and outdoor time. Apply Now Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Psychiatric? Let's get you moving forward! Send your resume to or call us at today. Hashtags RegisteredNurseJobs PsychRNJobs BismarckNDJobs TravelNurse HealthcareJobs UHCCareers MentalHealthNursing EPICNurses NurseLife PsychiatricNursing

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