<p>A state psychiatric hospital in Pueblo, Colorado is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a 24-week travel contract in high-acuity adult inpatient psychiatry. The position offers a compelling $3,434 per week pay package on a 48-hour schedule with 12-hour day or night shifts, making it one of the stronger-compensated psychiatric travel contracts currently available in the region. Clinicians who thrive in structured, security-supported behavioral health environments with strong interdisciplinary teams will find this assignment well-suited to both their clinical skill set and professional development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$3,434 per week gross pay package</li> <li>24-week contract with rolling start dates available</li> <li>12-hour day or night shifts on a 48/48 schedule</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with assignment</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support for a smooth transition into the assignment</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter advocacy with consistent communication throughout the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>State psychiatric hospital setting — high-acuity adult inpatient behavioral health unit</li> <li>48-hour work week structured across 12-hour day or night shifts</li> <li>Security-supported environment with expectation of clinical autonomy and independent nursing judgment</li> <li>Strong interdisciplinary team model spanning nursing, psychiatry, and behavioral health support staff</li> <li>Clinical focus includes behavioral crisis stabilization, medication management, and therapeutic patient engagement</li> <li>De-escalation and CPI techniques are central to daily practice given the acuity of the patient population</li> <li>Adult inpatient psychiatric population requiring skilled therapeutic communication and structured care delivery</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Colorado RN license or valid compact nursing license</li> <li>BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of recent acute psychiatric nursing experience required; 2 or more years in inpatient psychiatric settings preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated CPI or equivalent de-escalation training and proficiency</li> <li>Comfort managing high-acuity behavioral health patients with clinical autonomy in a security-supported setting</li> <li>Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred</li> <li>Experience in behavioral crisis stabilization and psychiatric medication management is a strong asset</li> <li>Must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with Colorado state law</li> <li>Flexibility to begin on rolling contract start dates</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pueblo sits along the Arkansas River in southern Colorado, roughly 45 minutes south of Colorado Springs and about 100 miles from Denver, offering easy access to major urban amenities while maintaining a lower cost of living than most Front Range cities. The region is known for its year-round outdoor recreation — including hiking, cycling, and water sports at Lake Pueblo State Park — as well as a growing arts scene, a historic downtown, and a warm, sunny climate with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For travel nurses seeking an affordable base with genuine Colorado lifestyle access, Pueblo delivers strong value.</p>