American Traveler is hiring a Psychiatric RN for a 13-week acute inpatient assignment requiring 2+ years of acute/inpatient psych experience and a ND or compact RN license. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Sep 10
Shift and hours
Days · 12-hour shifts · 12-hour shifts via self-scheduling Shift: Days, 3x12hrs 12-hour shifts including 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 7a-3p, 3p-11p, and 11p-7a via self-scheduling36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Acute care Psychiatric Unit on locked 4th floor · Hospital Treats adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other behavioral or personality disordersAdolescents and adults with psychiatric and behavioral disorders
License
RN license Active ND state or compact RN license requiredActive ND state or compact RN license
Term
13 weeks · starts Oct 5, 2026 · Travel
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License
Active ND state or compact RN licenseActive ND state or compact RN license requiredCheck your license
In range for North Dakota travel rolesNorth Dakota travel postings that state pay run $1,510/week to $2,760/week, the middle half $1,580/week to $2,650/week, across 56 postings.
Travel package
Housing provided
Benefits
Housing Perks
Tax Advantage Plan
Comprehensive Insurance
Weekly Payroll
Referral Bonuses
The role and schedule
Charting
EPIC EMRUses EPIC EMR
Patients
Adolescent and adult populations separated by locked doorTravelers may work with both adolescent and adult populations, separated by a locked door
Floating
Floating throughout hospital for helping hands or 1:1 observationFloating required throughout the hospital as helping hands or for 1:1 patient observation
Day to day
15-minute rounds and active involvement in patient careNurses are expected to be actively involved in patient care, including 15-minute rounds, rather than remaining at the nurses' station
Charge
Travelers not typically expected to fill charge nurse or house supervisor roleCharge nurse or house supervisor coverage is not always guaranteed on every shift; travelers are not typically expected to fill this role
Unit size
25 licensed beds, currently utilizing 3 Adult beds and 6 Adolescent beds25 licensed beds, currently utilizing 3 Adult beds and 6 Adolescent beds
Hours stated
7a-7p, 7p-7a, 7a-3p, 3p-11p, and 11p-7a via self-scheduling
Weekends
Every other weekend requiredEvery other weekend and every other holiday required
On call
No call or standby requirementsNo call or standby requirements
Scheduling
Self-scheduling offered
Start
Oct 5, 2026Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
Holidays
Every other holiday required
Details
Mental health techs, occupational therapy, and social work support available on the unitMental health techs, occupational therapy, and social work support available on the unit
Details
In-house respiratory therapy available for CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen supportRespiratory therapy available in-house for CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen support
Details
Mechanical restraints used rarely, along with seclusion when necessaryMechanical restraints used rarely, along with seclusion when necessary
Details
Unit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shiftsUnit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts
Details
Dress code allows any scrub color except maroon; business casual also acceptedDress code allows any scrub color except maroon; business casual also accepted
Details
Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facilityCandidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
Details
Cannot have been employed with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (CHI or Dignity) within the past yearCandidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
Details
Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved after submissionUp to 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved after submission
Details
First-time travelers are welcome to applyFirst-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler is hiring a Psychiatric RN for a 13-week acute inpatient assignment requiring 2+ years of acute/inpatient psych experience and a ND or compact RN license.
Details
Acute care Psychiatric Unit located on the locked 4th floor, the only child/adolescent inpatient unit in the region
25 licensed beds, currently utilizing 3 Adult beds and 6 Adolescent beds
Nurse-to-patient ratios of 3:1 for Adults (up to 7 patients) and 6:1 for Adolescents
Treats adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other behavioral or personality disorders
Travelers may work with both adolescent and adult populations, separated by a locked door
Uses EPIC EMR
12-hour shifts including 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 7a-3p, 3p-11p, and 11p-7a via self-scheduling
Every other weekend and every other holiday required
Floating required throughout the hospital as helping hands or for 1:1 patient observation
No call or standby requirements
Mental health techs, occupational therapy, and social work support available on the unit
Respiratory therapy available in-house for CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen support
Mechanical restraints used rarely, along with seclusion when necessary
Requirements
Active ND state or compact RN license required
Minimum 2 years of acute/inpatient or state hospital experience required
Strong de-escalation and communication skills required
Adolescent psychiatric experience preferred
IV experience not required though a plus
Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
Nurses are expected to be actively involved in patient care, including 15-minute rounds, rather than remaining at the nurses' station
Charge nurse or house supervisor coverage is not always guaranteed on every shift; travelers are not typically expected to fill this role
Unit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts
Dress code allows any scrub color except maroon; business casual also accepted
Patience and a calm demeanor are attributes that contribute to success on this unit
Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; no additional RTO approved after submission
Neighborhoods+Country West on the far northwest side offers established leafy subdivisions and expansive detached homes, appealing to long-term residents seeking low crime and quiet residential streets. Southwest Bismarck provides direct outdoor access and spacious riverside settings, featuring a mix of accessible twin homes, lakefront properties, and luxury riverfront developments. Newer suburban builds and standard tract housing also extend north and southeast toward neighboring Lincoln and Mandan.
Country West on the far northwest side offers established leafy subdivisions and expansive detached homes, appealing to long-term residents seeking low crime and quiet residential streets. Southwest Bismarck provides direct outdoor access and spacious riverside settings, featuring a mix of accessible twin homes, lakefront properties, and luxury riverfront developments.
Newer suburban builds and standard tract housing also extend north and southeast toward neighboring Lincoln and Mandan.
Getting around+Commuting in Bismarck is remarkably straightforward, with average drive times tracking at approximately thirteen to fourteen minutes metro-wide. Healthcare workers encounter minimal congestion when traveling along main corridors connecting residential pockets to major medical facilities, and traversing the Missouri River bridges to and from neighboring Mandan is generally swift outside of adverse winter weather events.
Commuting in Bismarck is remarkably straightforward, with average drive times tracking at approximately thirteen to fourteen minutes metro-wide. Healthcare workers encounter minimal congestion when traveling along main corridors connecting residential pockets to major medical facilities, and traversing the Missouri River bridges to and from neighboring Mandan is generally swift outside of adverse winter weather events.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Missouri River corridor, which offers miles of paved riverside paths, scenic excursions on the Lewis and Clark Riverboat, and wildlife watching at the Dakota Zoo. Sertoma Park is a local hub for cycling and running, while Hawktree Golf Club delivers scenic rounds in open prairie hills. For water sports and camping, residents head nearby to McDowell Dam Nature Park or Harmon Lake Recreation Area north of Mandan.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Missouri River corridor, which offers miles of paved riverside paths, scenic excursions on the Lewis and Clark Riverboat, and wildlife watching at the Dakota Zoo. Sertoma Park is a local hub for cycling and running, while Hawktree Golf Club delivers scenic rounds in open prairie hills.
For water sports and camping, residents head nearby to McDowell Dam Nature Park or Harmon Lake Recreation Area north of Mandan.
Bismarck offers relocating nurses a serene, dependable lifestyle defined by wide-open skies, exceptionally low crime, and minimal traffic hassles. With metro commute times averaging under fifteen minutes, getting to and from hospital shifts is refreshingly stress-free. Residential life spans established, tree-lined northwest enclaves like Country West to riverfront properties and twin homes in Southwest Bismarck. Off-shift hours can be spent enjoying refined Midwestern cooking at Butterhorn and Pirogue Grille downtown, picking up fresh morning pastries at Mandan's Brick Oven Bakery, or grabbing craft pints at Laughing Sun Brewing. Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Missouri River, featuring cycling through Sertoma Park, dinner cruises on the Lewis and Clark Riverboat, and boating at Harmon Lake. The central tradeoff is the Northern Plains climate and geographic distance: winter brings fierce blizzards and sub-zero cold, and major retail centers require long drives. For nurses who value safety, quiet stability, and genuine community warmth over bustling urban nightlife, Bismarck is an easy place to settle.
