<p>Ochsner Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma, Louisiana is recruiting a travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for a 13-week night-shift contract. This role places an experienced psychiatric nurse at a recognized regional medical center, delivering crisis-responsive, patient-centered care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Candidates must reside 65 miles or more from the facility to qualify for this travel assignment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly gross pay of <strong>$1,978</strong>, combining a taxable hourly rate of $23/hour with a weekly non-taxed stipend of $1,150</li> <li>Overtime rate of $45/hour</li> <li>13-week contract length with a defined, predictable engagement window</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included</li> <li>Personalized onboarding assistance provided</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Behavioral Health unit at Ochsner Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center, a recognized regional acute care facility serving the Houma, Louisiana area</li> <li>Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (12-hour nights)</li> <li>Responsibilities include full nursing process: assessment, care plan development, implementation, and evaluation for behavioral health patients</li> <li>Active crisis monitoring and response — nurses are expected to manage behavioral health emergencies with clinical confidence</li> <li>Medication administration and treatment delivery per physician orders</li> <li>Patient and family education covering treatment plans and discharge instructions</li> <li>Collaborative practice model: daily coordination with physicians, therapists, and allied health professionals</li> <li>Documentation maintained in an electronic medical record system; proficiency with web-based charting applications expected</li> <li>Emphasis on maintaining a safe, therapeutic inpatient environment for both patients and staff</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active RN license in the state of practice; Louisiana licensure or eligibility to obtain required</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience</li> <li>Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association</li> <li>CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required within 12 months of hire</li> <li>Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ADN or BSN) preferred</li> <li>Prior Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Nursing experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Specialty nursing certification preferred</li> <li>Proficiency with electronic charting systems and web-based clinical applications</li> <li>Unrestricted nursing license and certifications required; no active restrictions</li> <li>Physical ability to lift, move, and assist patients as required; ability to work in environments with potential exposure to hazardous medications and waste</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Houma sits in the heart of Terrebonne Parish in south-central Louisiana, roughly 60 miles southwest of New Orleans — close enough for weekend access to world-class dining, music, and culture, while offering a distinctly slower, bayou-country pace of daily life. The region is defined by its Cajun heritage, waterway recreation, fishing, and a tight-knit community atmosphere, with a cost of living well below the national average. For travel nurses seeking a culturally rich, uniquely Louisiana experience between the Gulf Coast and the Crescent City, Houma delivers an assignment worth the drive.</p>