Planet Healthcare is hiring: Psych | RN in Christiansburg

Locum Tenens Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Behavioral Health Jobs in Christiansburg, VA

Advance your nursing career with a 13-week locum tenens Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Christiansburg, VA! Join our dedicated inpatient behavioral health team and provide compassionate care in a 36-bed mental health unit.

Key Job Details – Psychiatric RN, Christiansburg, VA

• Location: Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (locum tenens contract)
• Setting: Inpatient Mental Health Unit (36-bed capacity)
• Shifts: 3x12-hour day shifts (06:45 AM – 07:15 PM); 4x12-hour shifts available upon request
• Hours per Week: 36
• Start Date: October 6, 2025
• End Date: January 5, 2026
• Patient Ratios: 1:6-7 (7A-11P), 1:10 (11P-7A)
• Floating: May float to Carilion Mental Health - Roanoke (mileage reimbursed at $0.50/mile)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1680-$1730

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (Virginia or compact state)
• Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health RN experience
• Travel nursing or locum tenens RN experience preferred
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• CPI-Blue certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute (must be current or scheduled)
• Proficiency with Epic electronic charting
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Ability to work at least 1 holiday during the assignment (2 during winter holidays)
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility (no local candidates)

Psychiatric RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health setting
• Monitor, assess, and document patient status and treatment response using Epic EHR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans
• Utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques (CPI-Blue)
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff
• Float to other mental health units as needed
• Complete orientation and required training modules

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.