American Traveler is hiring a Psychiatric RN for a night shift behavioral health position requiring an active OH or compact RN license and 2+ years of psych experience. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 2
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Behavioral Health unit, adult patients · Behavioral Health Patient population includes alcohol and drug addiction, bi-polar disorder, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and schizophreniaalcohol and drug addiction, bi-polar disorder, depression, anxiety, psychosis, schizophrenia
License
RN license Active RN license (OH or Compact) currently in handactive RN license, OH or compact
Term
13 weeks · starts Oct 5, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
active RN license, OH or compactActive RN license (OH or Compact) currently in handCheck your license
Certification
BLSCurrent certifications: BLS and Handle With Care (HWC)
Certification
Handle With Care (HWC)
Education
associate's degree in nursingAssociate's degree in Nursing required
Experience
2 years psychiatric nursing experienceMinimum 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience required
Experience
COWS and CIWA assessmentsExperience with COWS and CIWA assessments
Experience
Code Blue and violent situation responseExperience responding to Code Blues and violent situations
Also asks
skilled in admissions, discharges, shift assessments, medication administrationSkilled in admissions, discharges, shift assessments, and emergency and regular medication administration
Also asks
de-escalation experienceExperience with de-escalation techniques
Also asks
SSN and date of birth required for considerationSocial Security number and date of birth required for consideration
Below most Ohio travel postingsOhio travel postings that state pay run $1,750/week to $2,470/week, the middle half $1,900/week to $2,260/week, across 136 postings.
Benefits
Housing Perks
Tax Advantage Plan
Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
Weekly Payroll
Referral Bonuses
The role and schedule
Charting
HCS and Pxyis, plus paper chartingUses HCS and Pxyis systems along with paper charting
Day to day
direct psychiatric nursing care, admissions, discharges, shift assessmentsProvide direct psychiatric nursing care including admissions, discharges, and shift assessments
Day to day
emergency and regular medication administration, de-escalation as neededAdminister emergency and regular medications and perform de-escalation as needed
Day to day
respond to Code Blue and violent incidentsRespond to Code Blue and violent incident situations
Floating
floating as neededFloating required as needed
Unit size
72 bedsBehavioral Health unit with 72 beds serving adult patients
Weekends
every other weekend requiredEvery other weekend required
On call
no on-call requirementsNo on-call requirements
Start
Oct 5, 2026Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
Details
13-week assignmentLength: 13 weeks
Details
navy blue scrubs, no hoodsDress code requires navy blue scrubs with no hoods
Details
must live 60+ miles from facility for travel rateMust reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for travel rate
Details
no permanent LifePoint staff work in prior 12 monthsCannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
Details
no other full-time job during assignmentCannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment
Support on this unit
Nurse to patient
1:4–1:6<li>Patient ratios of 1:4-6</li> <li>Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM</li> <li>Every other weekend required</li> <li>Floating rstated in this posting
American Traveler is hiring a Psychiatric RN for a night shift behavioral health position requiring an active OH or compact RN license and 2+ years of psych experience.
Details
Behavioral Health unit with 72 beds serving adult patients
Patient population includes alcohol and drug addiction, bi-polar disorder, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and schizophrenia
Patient ratios of 1:4-6
Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Every other weekend required
Floating required as needed
No on-call requirements
Uses HCS and Pxyis systems along with paper charting
Requirements
Active RN license (OH or Compact) currently in hand
Current
certifications
BLS and Handle With Care (HWC)
Minimum 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience required
Associate's degree in Nursing required
Experience with COWS and CIWA assessments
Experience responding to Code Blues and violent situations
Skilled in admissions, discharges, shift assessments, and emergency and regular medication administration
Experience with de-escalation techniques
Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
Additional Information
Provide direct psychiatric nursing care including admissions, discharges, and shift assessments
Administer emergency and regular medications and perform de-escalation as needed
Respond to Code Blue and violent incident situations
Work as part of a supportive, team-oriented nursing staff
Dress code requires navy blue scrubs with no hoods
Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for travel rate
Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
Cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment
Neighborhoods+Bridge Park and Historic Dublin form the walkable lifestyle center of the city along the Scioto River, popular with young professionals and renters looking for mid-rise apartments, condos, and easy access to entertainment. Established, upscale enclaves like Muirfield Village and Tartan Fields cater to higher budgets with custom homes, mature trees, and golf amenities centered around the Memorial Tournament. Practical, mid-market rental and condo communities sit in southeast Dublin around Tuttle Crossing, Shannon Heights, and Olde Sawmill, while planned family subdivisions like Ballantrae dominate the western portions of the city.
Bridge Park and Historic Dublin form the walkable lifestyle center of the city along the Scioto River, popular with young professionals and renters looking for mid-rise apartments, condos, and easy access to entertainment. Established, upscale enclaves like Muirfield Village and Tartan Fields cater to higher budgets with custom homes, mature trees, and golf amenities centered around the Memorial Tournament.
Practical, mid-market rental and condo communities sit in southeast Dublin around Tuttle Crossing, Shannon Heights, and Olde Sawmill, while planned family subdivisions like Ballantrae dominate the western portions of the city.
Getting around+Commuting within Dublin is relatively straightforward, with major healthcare facilities like OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital easily accessible via local corridors such as Perimeter Loop Road. For nurses commuting to regional medical centers or downtown Columbus, the drive spans roughly 15 to 20 miles via Interstate 270 and State Route 161, typically averaging 20 to 25 minutes depending on highway traffic. Community members warn that reverse commuting from urban Columbus neighborhoods like German Village or Grandview up to Dublin can be a major hassle during peak traffic periods.
Commuting within Dublin is relatively straightforward, with major healthcare facilities like OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital easily accessible via local corridors such as Perimeter Loop Road. For nurses commuting to regional medical centers or downtown Columbus, the drive spans roughly 15 to 20 miles via Interstate 270 and State Route 161, typically averaging 20 to 25 minutes depending on highway traffic.
Community members warn that reverse commuting from urban Columbus neighborhoods like German Village or Grandview up to Dublin can be a major hassle during peak traffic periods.
Outdoors+Dublin maintains nearly 1,000 acres of parkland and over 70 miles of shared-use trails, including scenic routes hugging the Scioto River. Coffman Park serves as a central hub hosting seasonal gatherings and weekly food truck events, while Ballantrae Community Park features expansive splash pads and its signature Dancing Hares sculpture. The city is also famous for outdoor installations like the Field of Corn at Frantz Park and offers access to the nearby Columbus Zoo and regional metro parks.
Dublin maintains nearly 1,000 acres of parkland and over 70 miles of shared-use trails, including scenic routes hugging the Scioto River. Coffman Park serves as a central hub hosting seasonal gatherings and weekly food truck events, while Ballantrae Community Park features expansive splash pads and its signature Dancing Hares sculpture.
The city is also famous for outdoor installations like the Field of Corn at Frantz Park and offers access to the nearby Columbus Zoo and regional metro parks.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Dublin
Dublin, Ohio stands out as one of Central Ohio's most refined suburban hubs, pairing a major corporate healthcare and business presence with a distinct civic identity. For relocating nurses, the city offers exceptional proximity to local facilities like OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, alongside straightforward 20-to-25-minute commutes into Columbus via Interstate 270 and State Route 161. What sets Dublin apart is its duality: the historic brick district connects via a scenic pedestrian bridge over the Scioto River directly to Bridge Park, creating a walkable urban node filled with bustling spots like North Market, Kitchen Social, and The Pearl. Beyond the riverfront, the landscape transitions into manicured master-planned communities like Ballantrae and premier golf estates in Muirfield Village, supported by top-rated schools in the Dublin City Schools district and nearly 1,000 acres of parkland. The trade-offs center largely on affordability; Dublin sits comfortably at the premium end of the regional housing market, and while its spotless infrastructure appeals to many, others find it more manicured than eclectic. For nurses wanting safe surroundings, high amenities, and an easy commute, Dublin delivers an exceptionally stable home base.
