Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

Job DescriptionHealthTrust Workforce Solution External is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Behavioral HealthDiscipline: RNStart Date: 05/18/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelShift: day shift 7am-7:30pmWeekly Guaranteed Hours: Full time hours = 36/week part time hours=24/weekWeekend Hours: Saturday and Sunday every 3rd weekendCall Requirements: no call requirementsRequired Certifications: CPR, HWCYears of Experience: preferably 2 yearsFloat Requirements:• Additional Notes: We currently have two units within the hospital, staff rotate working each unit.Unit Information:Number of Beds: 48Patient Ratios:12:1 ratios depend on censusEquipment: Patients must be medically cleared before arriving to the facility. Patients with lines or tubes are part of our exclusionary criteria with the exception of CPAPS and patients needing 2L of oxygen or less.EHR: The majority of our charting is paper. HCS is a platform we currently utilize for entering orders. Medications are pulled from a pyxis.• Supervisor: • Patient Population e.g. "geriatric, adult, peds, etc.": AdultHiring Profile:Must Have Skills/Experience: Experience with crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, active listening skills, and empathetic communication skills preferred.Preferred Skillset/Experience: Accurate and thorough charting and behavioral management skills.Common Diagnosis/Treatment: substance abuse disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, PTSD, anxiety disordersPersonality Fit: Critical thinker, positive team player, empathic, and kind• Required Education: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical NurseDress Code:• Scrub Color: Navy blue