Registered Nurse - Psych | Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Travel RN Job in Lima, Ohio

Seeking an experienced Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel RN assignment in Lima, Ohio. Join a collaborative behavioral health team on the night shift and support adult patients in a structured inpatient psychiatric setting. Located in Lima, Ohio (zip codes 45801-45807), this welcoming Northwest Ohio community offers a comfortable small-city feel with convenient access to regional amenities.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,960-$2,280
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Setting: Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit
• Location: Lima, Ohio | Welcoming Northwest Ohio community with a convenient small-city setting
• Start Date: June 29, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every third weekend and every other holiday
• Unit Size: 21 beds
• Average Length of Stay: 4-5 days
• Patient Ratio: 1:5, with potential to flex to 1:6 based on staffing needs
• Patient Population: Adults ages 18+

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• At least 1 year of RN experience required; 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• CPI preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of start if not already held
• Experience in inpatient behavioral health, adult psych nursing, or mental health nursing preferred
• Strong communication, de-escalation, assessment, and patient safety skills
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients in an inpatient psychiatric unit
• Assess, monitor, and document patient status, behaviors, and response to treatment
• Administer medications and support treatment plans in accordance with facility protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote patient stabilization and recovery
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment through observation, intervention, and de-escalation techniques
• Support patients experiencing major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and acute psychosis
• Educate patients and families as appropriate regarding care plans and discharge readiness
• Follow all unit policies, documentation standards, and patient safety procedures during night shift operations

Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse - Psych opportunity in Lima, Ohio, and join a dedicated behavioral health team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.