Travel Registered Nurse Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Job
Brattleboro, VT
Contracted
Brattleboro Retreat
Mid Level
Step into a life-changing role as a Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health and Psychiatry, based in Brattleboro, Vermont. This travel assignment invites you to blend clinical excellence with compassionate care to guide adults through crisis, recovery, and renewed hope. You’ll apply evidence-based interventions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and play a pivotal role in creating safe, healing environments where patients regain control of their lives. If you’re driven by de-escalation, trauma-informed care, and patient-centered treatment planning, this is your opportunity to shape outcomes and touch lives.
Starting 03/23/2026, you’ll enjoy 36 guaranteed hours each week with a competitive weekly pay range of $2,081–$2,120, and the potential to extend the assignment based on mutual need and performance. This position offers more than a job—it’s a path to deepen your clinical expertise in behavioral health and psychiatry, build lasting professional relationships, and gain experience across varied care settings that challenge and grow your skill set.
Vermont’s natural beauty is a constant companion to your professional journey. Brattleboro sits amid rolling hills, riverfront paths, and a dynamic arts scene, while the state offers lush forests, mountain trails, and easy access to outdoor adventures. In your downtime you can relish fall foliage drives, winter sports in the Green Mountains, farmers markets, and small-town charm that makes work-life balance feel effortless. These surroundings enrich your days and provide refreshing spaces to recharge between shifts.
While you’ll contribute in Brattleboro, this assignment also opens doors to placements across the United States, delivering exposure to diverse care settings—from intimate community clinics to larger hospital programs. The ability to rotate through locations expands your clinical repertoire, reconnects you with mentors, and strengthens your network, all while offering consistent support and predictable scheduling.
Key responsibilities include direct psychiatric nursing care on acute and subacute units, crisis assessment and intervention, medication administration and reconciliation, safety monitoring, de-escalation, patient and family education, and collaborative discharge planning. You’ll participate in care planning with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers, document thoroughly in electronic records, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes professional growth through ongoing education, mentorship, and opportunities to obtain specialty certifications. In addition to competitive compensation, the package includes a signing bonus, housing assistance, and the possibility of contract extensions to secure continuity for you and the teams you support. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits suite designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and long-term career goals.
With 24/7 support while traveling, you’re never alone. A dedicated travel concierge handles onboarding, credentialing, housing logistics, and on-call assistance, ensuring smooth transitions between assignments and locations.
Our company is committed to empowering staff, prioritizing safety, and fostering a culture of collaboration and career advancement. Here, your contributions are recognized and your professional growth is supported as you build a resilient, fulfilling career in behavioral health. If you’re ready to make a measurable difference and explore new horizons, apply now to join a compassionate team that values your expertise.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Starting 03/23/2026, you’ll enjoy 36 guaranteed hours each week with a competitive weekly pay range of $2,081–$2,120, and the potential to extend the assignment based on mutual need and performance. This position offers more than a job—it’s a path to deepen your clinical expertise in behavioral health and psychiatry, build lasting professional relationships, and gain experience across varied care settings that challenge and grow your skill set.
Vermont’s natural beauty is a constant companion to your professional journey. Brattleboro sits amid rolling hills, riverfront paths, and a dynamic arts scene, while the state offers lush forests, mountain trails, and easy access to outdoor adventures. In your downtime you can relish fall foliage drives, winter sports in the Green Mountains, farmers markets, and small-town charm that makes work-life balance feel effortless. These surroundings enrich your days and provide refreshing spaces to recharge between shifts.
While you’ll contribute in Brattleboro, this assignment also opens doors to placements across the United States, delivering exposure to diverse care settings—from intimate community clinics to larger hospital programs. The ability to rotate through locations expands your clinical repertoire, reconnects you with mentors, and strengthens your network, all while offering consistent support and predictable scheduling.
Key responsibilities include direct psychiatric nursing care on acute and subacute units, crisis assessment and intervention, medication administration and reconciliation, safety monitoring, de-escalation, patient and family education, and collaborative discharge planning. You’ll participate in care planning with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers, document thoroughly in electronic records, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes professional growth through ongoing education, mentorship, and opportunities to obtain specialty certifications. In addition to competitive compensation, the package includes a signing bonus, housing assistance, and the possibility of contract extensions to secure continuity for you and the teams you support. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits suite designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and long-term career goals.
With 24/7 support while traveling, you’re never alone. A dedicated travel concierge handles onboarding, credentialing, housing logistics, and on-call assistance, ensuring smooth transitions between assignments and locations.
Our company is committed to empowering staff, prioritizing safety, and fostering a culture of collaboration and career advancement. Here, your contributions are recognized and your professional growth is supported as you build a resilient, fulfilling career in behavioral health. If you’re ready to make a measurable difference and explore new horizons, apply now to join a compassionate team that values your expertise.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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