Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Psychiatric Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Nashua, New Hampshire
A registered nurse (RN) supports comprehensive nursing care activities on a geropsychiatric unit. This role involves assessing, monitoring, documenting, and reporting changes in patient condition, while delivering therapeutic milieu interventions such as daily groups, education, and 1:1 patient interactions. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid State of New Hampshire RN license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; 2-year Associates degree or diploma from a 3-year Nursing program required; Bachelors degree preferred; medical terminology required; excellent mathematical and analytical skills; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Preferred Qualifications: 1 year previous nursing experience preferred
- Responsibilities: Assess, monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient condition; maintain accurate patient reports and medical histories; perform mental and physical assessments; administer medication and treatment per physician orders; assist patients with daily activities and observe reactions; facilitate therapeutic milieu activities including daily groups, education, and 1:1 sessions; collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop individualized treatment plans upon admission and ongoing; plan, implement, and coordinate nursing care activities for patients; conduct therapies aligned with patient diagnosis and needs; collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies; provide efficient discharge planning and obtain accurate histories at admission; complete required documentation in a timely manner (including admission paperwork, assessments, and progress notes)
- Additional Information: Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid; cancellation of up to 3 shifts per 13-week contract may be permitted
Benefits: The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1273479. 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: Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
