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$62/hour - Psych RN - $2,470/week Travel Pay

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At a glance

Compensation
$2,470/wk
Location
Yankton, SD
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Nurse Licensure In-State PracticingCurrent CPR

Job overview

Amergis is hiring a $62/hour - Psych RN - $2,470/week Travel Pay. The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse utilizes nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise to promote well-being through prevention and education. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates clinical judgment and critical thinking in coordinating patient care, providing comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities in various settings.

Key focus areas include Provide comprehensive psychiatric and mental health nursing care to individuals, families, and communities, Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance use disorders while promoting prevention and education, and Coordinate patient care efficiently, exercising critical thinking and clinical judgment across varied settings.

Successful candidates bring Current Registered Nurse Licensure, Current CPR, and TB Questionnaire, PPD Or Chest X-Ray. Important skills include Nursing, Psychosocial Expertise, Neurobiological Expertise, Prevention, Teaching, and Assessment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

NursingPsychosocial ExpertiseNeurobiological ExpertisePreventionTeachingAssessmentDiagnosisTreatment of Mental Health DisordersTreatment of Substance Use DisordersClinical JudgmentsProblem SolvingCoordination of Patient CareComprehensive Care

Qualifications

Registered Nurse Licensure in-State PracticingCurrent CPRTB QuestionnairePPDChest X-RayCurrent Health CertificateMeet All Federal, State and Local RequirementsMust Be 18+

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. The PMH RN works in a variety of settings and provides comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities when applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing

  • Current CPR if applicable

  • TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Psychiatric

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0427

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $2470 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-07-25T02:42:33

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