<p>A 13-week travel RN contract in psychiatric nursing is open at an acute care behavioral health facility in Holyoke, MA. This evening-shift position pays <strong>$2,600 per week</strong> and is available for immediate start, making it a strong fit for experienced psych nurses seeking competitive travel compensation in western Massachusetts.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$2,600 gross weekly pay with weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends included in the compensation package</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts to support placement logistics</li> <li>Referral bonus program</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support throughout the contract</li> <li>24/7 recruiter and team support for the duration of the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week contract at an acute care behavioral health facility in Holyoke, MA</li> <li>Specialty: inpatient psychiatric nursing</li> <li>Shift structure: 8-hour evening shifts with varied days</li> <li>Inpatient psychiatric and/or substance abuse patient population</li> <li>Clinical environment that values restraint reduction, de-escalation, and crisis intervention techniques</li> <li>Immediate start available</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Massachusetts RN license or compact state license recognized in Massachusetts</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of acute care psychiatric nursing experience within the last 2 years — required, no exceptions</li> <li>Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (CPR certification required)</li> <li>Previous inpatient psychiatric and/or substance abuse nursing experience preferred</li> <li>Experience with restraint reduction, de-escalation, and crisis intervention preferred</li> <li>Must be able to satisfy a state-mandated criminal background check as a condition of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Holyoke is a mid-sized city in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, situated along the Connecticut River just minutes from Springfield and roughly 90 miles west of Boston. The region offers a low cost of living relative to eastern Massachusetts, easy access to the Berkshires for hiking and outdoor recreation, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene anchored by nearby Northampton and Amherst. For travel nurses who enjoy a four-season New England lifestyle without the pace or expense of a major metro, the Pioneer Valley is a compelling base.</p>