Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,092 per week
Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Allentown
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
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: 03/30/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift:
12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse
(RN) - Allentown, PA | Behavioral Health Psychiatric Registered
Nurse (RN) in Allentown, PA — 13-week behavioral health contract;
PA RN license & 1 year psych experience required. Are you a
compassionate Psychiatric RN or Behavioral Health Nurse looking for
mental health nursing jobs in the Lehigh Valley? Join our dedicated
team in Allentown, PA (18102) providing high-quality behavioral
health care in a supportive clinical environment. Allentown offers
a diverse community, parks, and cultural attractions—an excellent
place to live and work. Job Details - Location: Allentown, PA 18102
(Lehigh Valley) - Job Title: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych
RN) / Behavioral Health Nurse - Setting: Behavioral Health /
Inpatient Mental Health - Contract Length: 13 weeks - Start Date:
March 30, 2026 - Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15
AM) - Hours per Week: 36 - Holiday & Weekend Requirements: Every
other holiday & weekend required - Employment Type: Local, W2 -
Hourly Pay Rate: $77.19 - Estimated Weekly Salary: $1860-$1960
Required Qualifications - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in
Pennsylvania (PA) - Minimum 1 year of psychiatric or behavioral
health nursing experience (inpatient preferred) - BLS certification
(American Heart Association preferred) - Strong communication,
de-escalation, and interpersonal skills - Ability to work every
other weekend and holiday as scheduled Preferred Qualifications
(Helpful) - Experience with crisis intervention, safety planning,
and behavioral interventions - PMHN, CPN, or other psychiatric
nursing certification - Previous work in Lehigh Valley or Allentown
healthcare settings Key Responsibilities - Provide direct
psychiatric nursing care to adults/adolescents in an inpatient
behavioral health unit - Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
individualized mental health care plans - Administer psychotropic
and PRN medications, monitor patient responses, and document
effects - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (psychiatrists,
social workers, therapists) for comprehensive care - Maintain
accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient confidentiality
(HIPAA) - Support patients and families through education,
discharge planning, and crisis intervention We are actively
recruiting RNs for psychiatric nursing jobs in Allentown, PA and
the surrounding Lehigh Valley. If you are a dedicated Behavioral
Health Nurse who values patient-centered care, we want to hear from
you. Apply now to join our healthcare team today — submit your
resume and current PA RN license. Questions? Contact our recruiting
team for more information about this Allentown, Pennsylvania
nursing opportunity. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 464813. 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.
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