Overview
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Locum Tenens Behavioral Health Opportunity in Yakima, Washington
Advance your nursing career as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) with a locum tenens contract in Yakima, WA (98902). Join a leading behavioral health team at a community hospital, delivering compassionate psychiatric care to adults with diverse mental health diagnoses. Yakima offers Washington healthcare professionals a vibrant arts scene, scenic parks, and access to outdoor adventures in the heart of wine country.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to adult patients with psychiatric diagnoses including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, suicidal ideation, and dementia with behaviors
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Apply de-escalation strategies and physical restraint protocols to maintain safety
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary behavioral health teams for holistic patient care
- Float to Medical-Surgical units as needed
- Accurately document patient care and interventions using EPIC EMR
Qualifications
- Active Washington RN license required
- Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience
- BLS certification (AHA)
- Skilled in psychiatric assessments, de-escalation techniques, and physical restraint protocols
- Experience with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing preferred
- Open to first-time travel nurses
Job Details
- Location: Yakima, Washington (98902) – Washington nursing jobs
- Healthcare Setting: 1 North Adult Psych Unit (18 beds, expanding to 27)
- Employment Type: Travel/Contract – Locum Tenens RN
- Start Date: October 20, 2025
- End Date: January 17, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Nursing Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
- Weekend Rotation: 2 weekends per month
- On Call: No
- Scrub Color: Any
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1780 - $1910
Apply now to join our healthcare team in Yakima, WA and make a difference in behavioral health nursing!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
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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.