Psych Travel Nurse Job in Des Moines, IA | Nights (5x8)

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital Crisis Response Des Moines, IA
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Travel RN
Psych Nurse in Des Moines, IA
Weekly Pay
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$2,252
Specialty
Psych
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
5×8 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Psych travel nurse job in Des Moines, Iowa, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Psych Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Unitypoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital Crisis Response. This role pays $2,252 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this Psych travel nursing job, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Psych travel nurse job in Des Moines, IA, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Unitypoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital Crisis Response
  • Location: Des Moines, IA 50316
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (5x8)

Travel Psych Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Psych experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Iowa and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Psych Travel Nurse Jobs Near Des Moines, IA

What certifications and experience do travel Psych nurse jobs require?
Most require BLS and completion of a crisis prevention or de-escalation program such as CPI, which many facilities provide during orientation. ACLS is usually not required. For acute care Psych positions, facilities often want recent inpatient psychiatric experience: suicide risk screening, milieu management, psychiatric medication administration, and restraint and seclusion competency.
What types of units do Psych travel RN jobs cover?
Assignments can include acute adult, geriatric, child and adolescent, dual-diagnosis, detox, forensic, and state-hospital units. Each population has different workflows and safety considerations, so facilities often prefer recent experience that matches the specific unit.
Does my Psych background need to match the population on the unit?
Often, yes. Psych travel assignments can involve adult, geriatric, child and adolescent, forensic, dual-diagnosis, or detox populations, and facilities may prefer recent experience with the group they serve. Travelers should be specific about the populations and settings they have worked in rather than listing general psychiatric experience alone.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this Psych job in Des Moines

Explore Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA supports a broad healthcare market for the metro and surrounding communities, which keeps staffing needs consistent. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health drive much of the inpatient volume, with intensive care units and medical-surgical units that frequently rely on traveler coverage. Des Moines International Airport helps simplify rotations between contracts. Downtown’s skywalk system can be a real quality-of-life detail during winter stretches. West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Urbandale are common bases for travelers who want short commutes. The city stays navigable, which makes Des Moines a reliable contract hub in central Iowa.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

$2,252per week
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